TV presenter and former model Jodie Kidd – tipped to take over a revamped Top Gear – is set to race for Jaguar in the legendary Mille Miglia.

She is one of a stellar team of drivers – including male supermodel David Gandy and TV chef James Martin – assembled by Jaguar to compete in the classic thousand–mile Mille Miglia celebratory tour from 14 to 17 May, in Italy.

The Jaguar Heritage team will cover more than 1,000 miles from Brescia-Rome-Brescia in nine of the marque’s most celebrated models – as the British carmaker emphasises its sporting credentials to attract more buyers.

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