Top 10 Highlights
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The hillclimb
The Hill is the centrepiece of the 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 Festival of Speed. Every year a new manufacturer partners with world-renowned artist Gerry Judah to design truly memorable sculpture. In 2026, the installation celebrates Singer - the marque renowned for its reimagings 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 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
The most celebrated names in history assemble at the 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 2026, 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 to exclusive merch and state‑of‑the‑art F1 simulators, this area offers a jam-packed timetable of unmissable moments.
Supercar Paddock
The Supercar Paddock is one of the absolute must-see attractions of the Festival of Speed. Nowhere else can you see so many of the world’s most desirable high-performance cars on display in the paddock and in action on the Hill. 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 of Speed 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 imagination and innovation in automotive design. As well as the jaw-dropping machines on show, the setting of the private lawns of Goodwood House, away from the cacophony of engines, provides a rare oasis of calm at the Festival of Speed.
Forest Rally Stage
Nestled in idyllic woodland at the top of the Hill 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.
FOS Future Lab
Immerse yourself in revolutionary new ideas, innovations and concepts. FOS Future Lab is the Festival of Speed’s hub of pioneering achievement, providing an immersive technology experience with dynamic, interactive activities that will inspire visitors of all ages, all aligned with the overall theme of 'Technology For A Better World'.
