Top 10 Highlights
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The hillclimb
The hillclimb is the centrepiece of Festival of Speed, where vehicles from the past, present and future of motorsport, plus the latest road cars, come together in a truly unique way. With myriad vantage points to choose from, there are plenty of places to watch some of the greatest cars and drivers in action.
Central Feature
Located in front of Goodwood House, the Central Feature has become the defining feature of each year’s Festival of Speed. Designed by world renowned artist Gerry Judah whose range gives the Central Feature a renewed energy each year, as car manufacturers take turns to partner with him and create a truly memorable sculpture. This year’s installation celebrates Singer - the marque renowned for reimaging the classic Porsche 911, blending cutting-edge engineering, material science, and craftsmanship.
Ballroom Paddock
The Ballroom Paddock, including the Formula 1 Pit Lane, is the heart of top-tier motorsport bringing you closer than ever to legendary teams, drivers, and machines. This year, the paddock celebrates the most electrifying and heated motorsport rivalries with a captivating showcase of the cars, bikes, drivers, riders, teams, and manufacturers who have gone head-to-head over the decades. Look out for icons like the McLaren M23, the chassis that took both Emerson Fittipaldi and James Hunt to world championship success.
Cars & Drivers
Each year the most celebrated names in history assemble at Festival of Speed for the ultimate celebration of motorsport and car culture. Quite simply, more famous drivers and riders, from a broader range of disciplines, have been to Goodwood than any other motorsport venue on Earth. Who can you spot among the crowds?
FOS Fan Zone
Brand-new for Festival of Speed, the FOS Fan Zone will bring you closer to motorsport than ever before. From behind-the-scenes interviews and live appearances from your favourite drivers and teams, and exclusive merch and state‑of‑the‑art F1 simulators, this area offers a jam-packed timetable of unmissbale moments.
Supercar Paddock
The Supercar Paddock is one of the absolute must-see attractions of Festival of Speed. Nowhere else in the world can you see so many of the world’s most desirable high performance cars, on display in the paddock and in action on The hillclimb in the Supercar Run. From mainstream manufacturers to creators of bespoke hypercars, all the major makes and models are represented, in a truly astonishing display of speed and style.
First Glance Paddock
First Glance is where the world’s leading car manufacturers show off their latest products, often using the Festival as the platform to launch them to the world for the very first time. With many cars kept under tight wraps ahead of the event, visiting the First Glance Paddock is essential to see what the future of the motor industry has in store.
Cartier Style et Luxe
The Cartier Style et Luxe is one of the world’s leading concours d'elegance – a celebration of the imaginative and the innovative in automotive design. As well as the jaw-dropping cars on show, the setting, on the private lawns of Goodwood House, sheltered from the cacophony of racing engines, provides a rare oasis of calm, away from the high-octane action of the rest of the Festival.
Forest Rally Stage
Nestled in idyllic woodland at the top of the hillclimb is the Forest Rally Stage. Cutting a path through the trees, on a challenging chalk surface, it is the perfect place to see everything from the birth of stage rallying to the very latest World Rally Championship cars and drivers, all in their natural habitat.
Future Lab Presented by Randox
Immerse yourself in revolutionary new ideas, innovations and concepts, all aligning to the overall theme of “Technology For A Better World”. Future Lab is Festival of Speed’s hub of pioneering achievement, providing an immersive technology experience, with dynamic, interactive activities that will inspire visitors of all ages.
