The Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 takes place this weekend, bringing together current Formula 1 stars, world champions, and racing legends for four days of demonstrations on the famous circuit.
With this year’s event avoiding a clash with the F1 calendar, several current Grand Prix drivers will attend, along with former competitors and winners from other disciplines.
The standout star of this edition is Lando Norris, the current F1 champion, who will drive the McLaren MCL60, a vehicle with which he achieved seven podiums in 2023. This car marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of McLaren by Bruce McLaren, its founder.
In addition, Norris will have the opportunity to drive the MCL-HY for the first time ahead of its entry into the upcoming Le Mans 24 Hours.
Among those present, the current points leader Kimi Antonelli was seen doing burnouts with a Mercedes on the road last Thursday.
The Alpine duo, Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto, will pilot the 2012 Lotus E20, a car that Kimi Raikkonen took to victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that year.
The promising driver Isack Hadjar will represent Red Bull at the wheel of the RB17 supercar designed by Adrian Newey, alongside Newey himself. Yuki Tsunoda will also drive this powerful 1200 hp vehicle.
In addition to the current drivers, a large number of former F1 drivers will be present at the festival, including champions like Mario Andretti and Emerson Fittipaldi.
The world of sports cars will also be well represented, with Le Mans winners like Tom Kristensen and Derek Bell, showcasing iconic prototypes such as the Porsche 962, the Ford GT MKII, and the McLaren F1 GTR.
The seven-time MotoGP champion, Valentino Rossi, will be the big name in motorcycling, driving the BMW V12 LMR that won at Le Mans in 1999, as well as a Yamaha M1 from 2020.
Rally drivers like Sebastien Loeb, Sebastien Ogier, and Nasser Al-Attiyah will also be part of the event, while Dan Ticktum will present the new Gen4 Formula E prototype, showcasing the capabilities of modern electric vehicles.
Current F1 Drivers at Goodwood
| Driver | Vehicle(s) |
|---|---|
| Lando Norris | McLaren MCL60, McLaren MCL-HY |
| Pierre Gasly | Alpine E20 |
| Franco Colapinto | Alpine E20 |
| Isack Hadjar | Red Bull RB17 |
| Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull RB17 |
Former F1 Drivers at Goodwood
| Driver | Vehicle(s) |
|---|---|
| Mario Andretti | Chevrolet Camaro IROC |
| Michael Andretti | Shelby Daytona Coupe |
| Gerhard Berger | Benetton B186 |
| Thierry Boutsen | Porsche 962, BMW Sauber F1.07 |
| Damon Hill | Williams FW11, Williams FW18 |
| Emerson Fittipaldi | Buick Regal |
| Bruno Senna | McLaren MP4/8B |
Other Notable Names at Goodwood
- Valentino Rossi
- Tom Kristensen
- Sebastien Loeb
- Dario Franchitti
- Adrian Newey
- Kevin Schwantz
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
