185 GET OFF MY CASE...

The perfect phone case doesn't exist. Yeah, whatever! Look at this bad boy! This case ticks more boxes than a vindictive health inspector doing a random spot check at a dodgy, backstreet kebab shop.

• Classy, minimal design? Check!

• Featuring the iconic Martini Racing stripes? Check!

• Customisable to include our car number? Check!

• Available in matte or glossy finishes? Check!

• MagSafe compliant? Check!

I found this on Etsy while looking for Martini Racing t-shirts for the trip, and fell hard for it. It is exactly what I was looking for (even if I wasn't looking for it at the time, you understand).

The blurb on the shop is mostly AI-generated fluff. Still, the key product features are:

• 3D Wrap for vibrant colour and full coverage

• Durable, impact-resistant materials ensure longevity

• TPU silicone liner absorbs shocks for protection

• Compatible with MagSafe® accessories for convenience

The main downside is that, since it’s customisable and comes from America, it costs a hefty £40. Helpfully, there’s an option to split the cost into three payments of £13.51 at 0% interest with Klarna, in case I want to be paying for it just before we head to Le Shuttle. Honestly, I think I’ll pass.

I’ll just add it to my list of unnecessary purchases we need to make before heading to the continent, alongside Martini Racing-branded underwear, an air freshener shaped like the Monaco Grand Prix track, and a set of wind deflectors for the front windows - Lisa, if you're reading this, that last sentence was mostly a joke!