2026 Chichester Cup preview | Goodwood Revival
Named after the city that neighbours the Goodwood Motor Circuit, the Chichester Cup was first held in West Sussex in 1949 and remained a staple throughout the 1950s and ‘60s, launching the careers of motorsport greats including Jim Clark and John Surtees. At the Goodwood Revival presented by Dunlop, it’s a 20-minute race showcasing rear-engined, drum-braked Formula Junior cars from the dawn of this entry-level single-seater series and is always a fixture that delivers highly competitive racing.
When is the 2026 Chichester Cup?
These single-seater racers first hit the track for Official Practice at 10:30 on Friday morning. Then, the Chichester Cup takes the spotlight as Saturday opening race, with the flag set to drop at 09:20, kickstarting an action-packed day of high-speed celebrations. It’s a perfect early dose of historic motorsport nostalgia.
Who’s competing in the 2026 Chichester Cup?
This year’s Chichester Cup features a stellar line-up of returning winners eager to add another victory to their records. Veterans Andrew Hibberd, James Hicks and Stuart Roach bring ample experience, all hungry to dominate this fixture once again. This race is also set to star
Abby Wingett, who has travelled all the way from South Australia to fulfil her dream of racing here at Goodwood, particularly poignant in the year we celebrate her hero, Jack Brabham.
Which cars are competing in the 2026 Chichester Cup?
Much like the drivers, the machinery in this year's pack features plenty of proven pedigree. Dominant models like the Alexis-Ford Mk2, Lotus-Ford 22 and Cooper-BMCs return to the grid with victories under their belts, though many will be wondering if this could be the historic first win for Wingett’s 1962 Elfin Formula Junior.
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