Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026: F1, Cars & Dates

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026: Alpine F1, Singer, New Car Reveals and a US Expansion

The Goodwood Festival of Speed, presented by Mastercard, returned to West Sussex from 9 to 12 July 2026. The edition proved one of the most action-packed in the event's history, with a full Formula 1 presence, new car premieres, a dedicated F1 fan zone, and a technology showcase that reached far beyond motorsport.

Alpine Brings Its Full Driver Roster

Alpine confirmed a major presence at Goodwood, bringing both of its current F1 drivers to tackle the legendary 1.16-mile hillclimb up to Goodwood House. Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto were entered in the E20, and Gasly opened the on-track programme on Thursday at the wheel of the Lotus E20 that won the 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Joining them were Alpine Academy and reserve drivers Paul Aron, Alex Dunne, and Nina Gademan, giving fans a rare opportunity to see the full roster in one place.

Singer Takes Centre Stage

The 2026 Central Feature was dedicated to Singer Vehicle Design, the celebrated marque of the Festival, renowned for its meticulous reimagining of the Porsche 911. In front of Goodwood House, the Central Feature displayed three Singer models as part of a new sculpture by Gerry Judah, while Singer's stand held five cars in total, including the public debut of the first ever slantnose Singer. The Hill was opened by the Duke of Richmond and Singer's Chief Strategy Officer Mazen Fawaz, driving a 1991 DLS Turbo Reimagined by Singer.

More Teams Join the Thursday Running

Formula 1 action began in earnest on the opening day. McLaren started its four-day celebration with reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli at the wheel of the 2023 MCL60, and cars from Aston Martin, Ferrari and Williams also featured in the Thursday schedule.

F1 Fan Zone and New Car Premieres

Organisers confirmed a dedicated F1 fan zone alongside multiple new car premieres. Manufacturers used Goodwood's stage to unveil upcoming models in front of one of motorsport's most passionate audiences, with manufacturer pavilions, interactive displays and hands-on experiences spread across the estate grounds. The newly launched FOS Fan Zone made a strong debut on its first day, drawing large crowds with appearances from drift stars, Ducati legends and Pierre Gasly. A surprise appearance from Kimi Antonelli added further excitement for fans.

Future Lab Pushes Technology to the Forefront

The FOS Future Lab presented by Randox was one of the most compelling areas of the Festival for technology enthusiasts. Built around four themes, New Frontiers, Unseen Worlds, Intelligent Systems and Extending Reality, the showcase brought together some of the most forward-thinking ideas in science and mobility. Highlights included OLO Robotics, a Sheffield startup demonstrating how robots can be programmed via a web browser using plain English, the National Quantum Computing Centre, TouchLab's haptic glove and electronic skin technology, Emotiv's Brain Art experience, and Sony XYN for spatial content creation. The Future Lab cements Goodwood's position as more than a traditional motorsport event, connecting the automotive world with AI, robotics, space exploration and quantum computing.

Historic Machines Take on the Hillclimb

True to Goodwood tradition, the Festival featured historic Formula 1 cars and rally machines on the hillclimb. The mix of eras, from vintage single-seaters to modern F1 machinery, has become the event's signature appeal and continues to draw crowds from around the world. Action on the Forest Rally Stage and the Cartier Style et Luxe concours filled out the opening day alongside the Hill.

Goodwood Announces Expansion to the United States

Beyond the track action, Goodwood made a significant announcement. The Goodwood Road Racing Club is expanding to the United States under the banner of GRRC of America. The new venture is set to launch in California in 2027, with its first headline event planned for Willow Springs in 2028. Three founding patrons have been confirmed: Sir Jackie Stewart, Mario Andretti and Richard Petty. The move signals Goodwood's ambition to take its culture, community and heritage brand to an international audience.

When and Where

The Festival ran from Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 July 2026 at Goodwood House, near Chichester, West Sussex, England. Full event details are available at the official website: https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/festival-of-speed/

Daily live coverage began at 08:30 across the four days, and full coverage remains available on the Goodwood website and its YouTube channel.

Where to Stay

Accommodation near Goodwood fills up quickly during Festival week. Premier Inn Bognor Regis, rated 8.2 out of 10 and classified as Very Good, is a well-placed option for attendees. It sits just outside town, close to both Fontwell and Goodwood racecourses, making it a convenient base for the four-day event. Booking early is strongly advised given demand during Festival week.

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What the 2026 Festival Delivered

With Alpine's full driver line-up on the Hill, Singer honoured as the Central Feature, new car reveals on the schedule, the Future Lab connecting motorsport to quantum computing and robotics, and a US expansion announced from the estate, the 2026 Festival of Speed delivered across every corner of Goodwood. The combination of contemporary F1 access and classic motorsport heritage remains the event's core strength, and the 2026 programme reinforced that reputation firmly.