Be inspired with a Grand Prix break this Father’s Day

With recent research by Leger Holidays placing Anthony Hamilton, father of Formula One hero Lewis Hamilton, in poll position as the nation’s most inspirational sporting father, this Father’s Day why not treat your own dad to a day in the fast lane with a European Grand Prix break.

The Father’s Day poll also revealed that our own dads are an inspirational bunch and that 65% of us will be treating them to something special this Father’s Day.

With Lewis Hamilton currently leading the pack in the drivers’ championships by three points, this year’s Formula One season is set to be the most intense yet. Leger Holidays is urging people not to miss out on the thrill of the circuit’s final European races by treating their dads to a Grand Prix tour.

Making it easy to enjoy Europe’s Formula One races, Leger has a number of specialist four-day breaks this summer to the German, Belgian, and Italian Grand Prix. Trips are ideal for a unique and unusual Father’s Day gift for anyone looking to treat their dad to something extra special this year.

Nation’s Most Inspirational Sporting Fathers:

Anthony Hamilton (father of Lewis Hamilton) – 59%
Enzo Calzaghe (father of Joe Calzaghe) – 10%
Earl Woods (late father of Tiger Woods) – 20%
Ian Botham (father of Liam Botham) – 4%
Arnie Sidebottom (father of Ryan Sidebottom) – 2%
Frank Lampard Senior (Father of Frank Lampard) – 4%
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German Grand Prix – 18 July 2008 (four days from £355pp)

Day 1 – Travel by luxury Silver service coach to the Rhine Valley from UK

Day 2 – Transfer by coach to the famous Hockenheimring for the Grand Prix qualifying session or take a day in the ‘Student Prince’ city of Heidelberg

Day 3 – Full day at the race circuit for the German Grand Prix

Day 4 – Return journey home by coach

Included – three nights’ accommodation and continental breakfast, entry to the German Grand Prix and qualifying session, coach transfer to the race circuit on both days, excursion to Heidelberg. The benefits of Silver Service coach travel include porterage in all hotels, a smaller more personal group, free personal headphones, choice of music, on board DVD player and satellite navigation display.

Prices – from £355 per person based on two people sharing.

Italian Grand Prix – 12 September 2008 (four days from £305pp)

Day 1 – Fly to Milan (flights from the UK not included)

Day 2 – Transfer by coach to the Monza circuit for the qualifying session or spend a day at your leisure in Milan

Day 3 – Full day at the circuit for the Italian Grand Prix

Day 4 – Return flight from Milan (flight not included)

Included – three nights’ accommodation and continental breakfast, airport transfers, entry to the Italian Grand Prix and qualifying session, coach transfer to the race circuit on both days, Excursion to Milan.

Prices – from £305 per person based on two people sharing.

Belgian Grand Prix – 05 September (four days from £345pp)

Day 1 – Travel by Executive coach to Belgium from UK

Day 2 – Transfer by coach to the racing circuit at Spa-Francorchamps for the qualifying session or take an excursion to the quaint riverside town of Monschau

Day 3 – Full day at the circuit for the Belgian Grand Prix

Day 4 – Return home by coach

Included – three nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast, entry to the Belgian Grand Prix and qualifying session, coach transfers to the race circuit on both days, excursion to Monschau.

Prices – from £345 per person based on two people sharing.

For further information about Leger Holidays visit Legerbreaks.info.