An adventurous team from Epsom celebrated their £500 car safely completing a 1,000-mile-plus race with a lap of the F1 track in Monte Carlo.

Paul Bannell and team Peanut Butter Jelly Time completed the Monte Carlo or Bust banger rally challenge, which sees petrol heads racing from Namur in Belgium, onto Freiburg in Germany, heading over the Swiss Alps, down to Lake Como in Italy before finishing in Monte Carlo.

The team, from Epsom, old Citroen Xantia safely completed more than 1000 miles and celebrated with a lap of the F1 track in Monte Carlo on Sunday, June 18.

Paul said: "We loved every minute of it. There was some incredible scenery, we met some wonderful people and we took part in something we will never forget. “

Participants in the event raised more than £40,000 for UK charities and despite a few breakdowns and running repairs, all the teams successfully completed the challenge.

Organisers are already seeking further teams from Epsom to take part in next year’s event. For more information, visit www.bustrallies.com