Honda has big plans for the 2026 Festival of Speed

Starting with the Prelude HRC Concept, which will make its world dynamic debut when it traverses the Hill in the hands of Jessica Hawkins, Aston Martin’s Head of F1 Academy, with additional runs completed by racing driver Tiago Monteiro. The Prelude HRC Concept is perhaps the fullest example of Honda drawing on its motorsport experience, as this is a car developed with performance parts engineered by Honda’s racing division.

Additionally, a production version of the Super N will make its public debut as part of First Glance. The Super N is a compact EV that draws from Honda’s expertise in Kei cars to produce a design that is said to be both spacious and versatile, its lightness developed to enhance responsiveness and enjoyment.

Motorcycles will also form a significant part of Honda’s presence, with both its WN7 and CB1000F motorcycles taking to the Hill. The WN7 marks Honda’s first full-size electric bike available in Europe and pulls on the benefits of electric power to deliver instant torque and a quiet performance.

The CB1000F, meanwhile, blends performance concepts with the latest technology and will be ridden up the Hill by three-time World Champion Freddie Spencer, who delivered Honda its first superbike victory in 1980.

Honda of course played a role in the success of the Williams Formula 1 team, and in celebration of the 40^th anniversary of Honda’s first F1 Constructors’ Championship with the team, 1996 Champion Damon Hill and Ryo Michigami will take to the wheel of the FW11. Powered by a Honda 1.5-litre turbocharged V6, the FW11 won 18 Grands Prix on its way to claiming two consecutive World Championships.

“Goodwood provides a unique platform to demonstrate Honda’s innovation in action,” said Hans de Jaeger, President of Honda Motor Europe. “By focusing on dynamic participation this year, we are showcasing how our latest models bring together performance, electrification and engineering expertise across both cars and motorcycles.”

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