Festival of Speed introduces all-new FOS Fan Zone for 2026

Visitors to the Festival of Speed are used to enjoying an unmatched level of access to teams and individuals, thanks to special appearances on the Balcony, the Formula 1 Paddock and many more besides, but the new FOS Fan Zone will take this a step further, becoming the epicentre of fan interaction at the event.

The FOS Fan Zone will be the place where dedicated supporters can share their love of motorsport through exclusive insider access, driving excitement at the Festival of Speed like never before.

A stage that promises unmissable experiences, the FOS Fan Zone will host podcasts, panels and Q&A sessions throughout the four-day event, bringing together the greatest talents at the Festival of Speed for a peak behind the scenes, revealing insights for as to what it takes to build iconic machines and thrive at the intense altitude that is the upper echelons of motorsport.

Away from the stage itself, the FOS Fan Zone will also host F1 race simulators, following on from teams that have previously bought simulators to the Festival of Speed including Red Bull, McLaren and Williams, to allow fans their chance to test their skills behind the wheel.

And that’s not all. The FOS Fan Zone is packed with exclusive merch and incredible photo opportunities, giving you the chance to make your Festival of Speed experience even more unforgettable and keep the excitement alive long after the weekend ends.

The FOS Fan Zone will elevate fans’ experiences at the event to new heights, only further demonstrating that the Festival of Speed is the ultimate destination for motorsport fanatics to celebrate their idols. More information will be revealed in due course, so stay tuned to find out who we can look forward to seeing at the first-ever FOS Fan Zone this summer.

Tickets for the Festival of Speed are on sale. Saturday and four-day passes are now sold out and Friday tickets are limited. If you’re not already part of the GRRC, joining the Fellowship means you can save ten per cent on your 2026 tickets and grandstand passes, as well as enjoy a whole host of other on-event perks.

Photography by Toby Adamson, Tom Baigent, Matt Dunkinson, Jochen Van Cauwenberge and Jayson Fong.