Tamara Ecclestone lands pole position at the F1 party in her daring split-to-the-thigh dress

By Emily Sheridan

Last updated at 10:46 AM on 7th July 2011

The world of Formula 1 is renowned for its fast cars, lavish spending and stunning women.

And last night Tamara Ecclestone was the epitome of F1 glamour in a daring split-to-the-thigh gown.

The model and TV presenter, 27, was hosting the F1 party in aid of the Great Ormond Street Hospital in the historic surroundings of the Natural History Museum.

Revealing: TV presenter Tamara Ecclestone shows off her toned legs in a split-to-the-thigh Balmain bandeau dress at the Formula 1 party at the Natural History Museum

And she went for maximum impact in a revealing red and black Balmain bandeau gown which she teamed with a pair of peep-toe Christian Louboutin heels and an Alexander McQueen clutch bag.

The brunette beauty was joined at the lavish event by little sister Petra, 23, and their father, F1 tycoon Bernie, 80.

It was somewhat of a double date for Petra and Tamara, who brought their respective partners.

Sexy siblings: Tamara was joined at the party by her younger sister Petra, who is currently planning her nuptials next month

Daddy's girls: Petra and Tamara towered over their 5ft 2 father Bernie in their vertiginous heels

Petra arrived on the arm of businessman fiancé James Stunt, 30, while Tamara attended with boyfriend Omar Khyami, 37.
Ahead of the event, Tamara Tweeted: 'Going to get my hair done for the F1 party tonight so excited, am so excited. Have finally decided on a dress, will wear Balmain.'
Her younger sister Petra showed off her slim figure in a black and white dress and strappy Christian Louboutin heels.

Double date: Petra and her fiancé James Stunt (far left) and Tamara with boyfriend Omar Khyami (far right)

Glamour: Doctor Who star Karen Gillan wore a low-neck green dress (left) while Holby City actress Tina Hobley kept it simple in a little black dress

The blonde is set to wed Stunt in Italy next month following a four year courtship.

The Mail On Sunday's Katie Nicholl told last weekend how Petra and Stunt will marry in Odescalchi Castle near Rome during the August bank holiday weekend.

The 15th century castle is the same venue where Tom Cruise wed Katie Holmes in 2006.

Night out: Former WAG Lizzie Cundy wore a flamboyant asymmetrical animal-print number, while DJ Sara Cox wore a French Connection dress

Also at last night's event was Doctor Who star Karen Gillan, DJ Sara Cox, actress Tina Hobley, ex-WAG Lizzie Cundy, Apprentice mentor Nick Hewer and TV presenter Donal McIntyre.

Cundy, who split from footballer husband Jason Cundy last year, said she was hoping Tamara would help her find a racing driver boyfriend.

She Tweeted: 'Lots of racing drivers!! Mucho fun!!... Tamara finding me a racing driver !! Lucky me.'

Snuggled up: Petra cosies up to her fiancé Stunt, who she's set to wed in Italy next month

While the mother-of-two opted for full-length glamour in an asymmetrical animal-print gown, BBC presenter Cox, 36, opted for a flirty French Connection dress.
Cox arrived at the bash with her mother, but left early because she had to be awake early with her three children.
Entertainment at last night's event came from Alexandra Burke, DJ Annie Mac and magician Dynamo.

Coupled up: TV presenter Donal MacIntyre and his pregnant wife Ameera (left) and Red Bull Formula 1 team boss, Austrian Christian Horner with Beverley Allen

Boys and their toys: TV presenter Vernon Kay checks out the cars as he makes his way down the red carpet

Revving up for the party: Workers clean the Formula 1 cars in the courtyard of the Natural History Museum ahead of the event

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Tamara Ecclestone lands pole position at the F1 party in her daring split-to-the-thigh dress

Tamara Ecclestone lands pole position at the F1 party in her daring split-to-the-thigh dress