SHOP: 42 dresses to snap up from the summer sales, before they sell outREAD MORE: I've scrolled through the John Lewis summer sale to find the best womenswear bargainsSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy HANNAH SKELLEY, FASHION EDITOR Updated: 10:59 BST, 2 July 2026
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn moreFashion has a long standing love affair with F1; see Benetton, Armani, Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, TAG Heuer, and Reiss for a quick history in upmarket design collaborations with motorsport.But now the need for speed has well and truly hit the mainstream, and the high street, as M&S launches its ‘Dress to Thrill’ edit today with a first-of-its-kind fashion show on the iconic pit lane of Silverstone.Ahead of the 2026 British Grand Prix weekend, this afternoon, a cast of 50 models will strut through the working garages, as the spectacle unfolds against the backdrop of team cars and race-day engineering. M&S Dress to Thrill technical windbreaker £58, skirt £46, heels £35Influencers and fashion editors, myself included, expect to be rubbing shoulders with the likes of M&S ambassadors David Gandy and Jodie Kidd, as well as motorsport personalities (that are yet to be revealed…). M&S Dress to Thrill blazer £65, trousers £40 and leather court shoes £66While Silverstone is set to welcome half a million racing fans across the 2026 British Grand Prix weekend, with over 1.8 billion cumulative viewers expected to tune in globally, M&S hopes to capture some of the hype.Having had a sneak preview of this highly anticipated catwalk collection, I will say it feels fashion week worthy. And along with other brilliant M&S pieces, there's no doubt you will see the style set wearing it on the FROW next season. M&S Dress to Thrill bodysuit £25, textured skirt £50, leather court shoes £66 and sunglasses £10You can expect the usual fabulous quality and true-to-size fit that this stalwart typically supplies. But the colour palette of simple sleek monochrome shades and soft neutrals, punctuated with shots of racing red, is elevated and sophisticated.Denim anchors the edit, but it comes with a contemporary edge. Expect ultra cropped trucker jackets and trending barrel-leg jeans. M&S Dress to Thrill jacket £40, cami £28, trousers £40 and leather heels £56But my favourite? A black and white checked co-ord set of a lightweight bomber jacket (£46), with adjustable toggle ties at the waist, and a matching midi circle skirt (£38). It has a slightly technical feel to the fabric, which adds to the luxe finish. I must also flag the heels! Spikey court shoes are my nemesis, however, these soft leather versions in Ferrari red (£66) are buttery, supple and elegant, rather than garish or clunky. Having witnessed the M&S effect, this might well be the start of a classic court revival… M&S Dress to Thrill shirt £35, jeans £40, court shoes £30, bag £30 and sunglasses £10Building on M&S’ strongest performing summer so far, which began in May with a viral Ibiza catwalk show watched by over 26 million viewers across Instagram and TikTok, today’s Silverstone event is yet another landmark moment for the brand. M&S Dress to Thrill bomber jacket £58, swimsuit £16, skirt £40 and leather heels £56What’s next? An M&S fashion show on Centre Court at Wimbledon wouldn’t surprise me. But for now, this high street hit machine is set on dominating the grid - and our wardrobes.Shop the Dress to Thrill edit, from just £16.
