Women in Wheels experiences the Ferrari 849 Testarossa at Lainston Houseston House

There are certain invitations that make you stop what you’re doing and immediately check your diary.

Being invited by Meridian Ferrari to Lainston House to experience the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa was one of them.

For Women in Wheels, opportunities like this are about more than simply driving exceptional cars. They are about bringing together women who share a passion for performance, luxury and memorable experiences, while creating opportunities to connect with brands that sit at the very top of their field.

An exceptional setting

Nestled within the Hampshire countryside, Lainston House provided the perfect backdrop for the day.

Known for its beautiful grounds, elegant interiors and renowned hospitality, the setting reflected everything we value within Women in Wheels, attention to detail, quality experiences and an environment where people can genuinely enjoy themselves.

From the moment we arrived, it was clear this was going to be a special event.

Behind the wheel of the Ferrari 849 Testarossa

The opportunity to spend time with the Ferrari 849 Testarossa was a real privilege.

Ferrari has always had the ability to combine performance and emotion in a way few manufacturers can achieve. The 849 Testarossa continues that tradition, delivering a driving experience that feels both exhilarating and refined.

What stood out most was how effortlessly the car balanced performance with comfort. It is the type of car that feels equally at home on a winding country road as it does arriving at a luxury hotel.

For many of our members, these experiences are not simply about the specifications or performance figures. They are about the feeling a car gives you — the confidence, excitement and connection that comes from being behind the wheel of something truly special.

More than a test drive

One of the things that makes Women in Wheels unique is that every experience becomes about the people as much as the cars.

Throughout the day there were conversations, laughter and the opportunity to connect with women who may have arrived as strangers but quickly felt like friends.

It is something we see time and time again.

Women come because they love driving.

They stay because of the community.

Building relationships with luxury brands

We are incredibly grateful to Meridian Ferrari for extending the invitation and allowing Women in Wheels members to experience the Ferrari 849 Testarossa in such a beautiful setting.

Partnerships like this are important because they recognise the growing number of women who are passionate about performance cars and luxury experiences. Women are increasingly becoming influential voices and customers within the automotive and luxury lifestyle sectors, and it is encouraging to see brands creating opportunities that welcome and celebrate that audience.

If your brand would like to connect with our community, we’d love to hear from you — explore partnership opportunities.

The future of Women in Wheels

As Women in Wheels continues to grow across the UK, experiences like this remain at the heart of what we do — bringing women together, creating memorable moments, building confidence, and opening doors to experiences that many might never have considered possible. You can see what’s coming up on our events calendar.

The Ferrari 849 Testarossa at Lainston House was undoubtedly one of those moments — a beautiful setting, an incredible car and, most importantly, a wonderful group of women sharing the experience together.

We look forward to many more.