2026 Richmond & Gordon Trophies preview | Goodwood Revival
The Richmond & Gordon Trophies consists of two distinct battles unfolding in a single race. The overall winner claims the Gordon Trophy, while the first front-engined finisher takes home the Richmond Trophy. This race celebrates a pivotal era in Formula 1 history, when engines migrated from the front to the rear. Look forward to a diverse grid featuring rear-engine pioneers from Cooper, Lotus, and BRM racing alongside front-engined classics from Maserati and Connaught.
When are the 2026 Richmond & Gordon Trophies?
Official Practice for the Richmond & Gordon Trophies is set for 13:50 on Friday, slotted between the sessions for the Goodwood Trophy and Sussex Trophy. The main event, the Richmond & Gordon Trophies race, will then take place on Saturday afternoon, at 16:35.
Who’s competing in the 2026 Richmond & Gordon Trophies?
While designed to celebrate racing nostalgia, the Richmond & Gordon Trophies race still attracts an exceptionally competitive grid of drivers ready to tame these early F1 machines. Returning to fight for another podium spot is last year’s victor, Andy Willis, and he’ll face stiff competition from five-time race winner Will Nuthall, who will be hunting for a historic sixth victory.
Which cars are competing in the 2026 Richmond & Gordon Trophies?
These late 1950s Grand Prix racers naturally draw a diverse entry list of both front- and rear-engined marques. Returning to the grid are several iconic past winners including last year’s victorious BRM P48, alongside the Lotus-Climax 18, Cooper-Climax T51 and the five-time winning Cooper-Climax T53 ‘Lowline’. Spectators will also be treated to legendary machinery such as the stunning Ferrari 246 F1 Dino, the classic Maserati 250F and the rare Kieft-Climax Grand Prix — each carrying an immense amount of racing heritage.
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