As the countdown begins to the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard—set to run from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 July—motorsport enthusiasts can look forward to a landmark edition of this world-renowned event. This year’s Festival will host its biggest celebration in history, with F1 75 commemorating 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship. Final tickets remain available at goodwood.com, promising fans a front-row seat to motorsport legend.
Since its inception over three decades ago, the Festival of Speed has been the ultimate pilgrimage for those who live and breathe motorsport. From the roar of vintage grand prix machines to the cutting-edge silence of electric hypercars, Goodwood has always been a stage for greatness. In 2025, that tradition continues—richer than ever—with a star-studded roster of balcony moments that will bring some of the most iconic names in racing face-to-face with the fans.
Thursday 10 July – Derek Bell Honoured
Opening the festivities, Derek Bell MBE, one of Britain’s most accomplished endurance racers, will be celebrated for the 50th anniversary of his first Le Mans victory. In 1975, Bell triumphed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans alongside Jacky Ickx in the Mirage-Ford GR8—a car that will once again thunder up the Goodwood hill before Bell steps onto the iconic balcony of Goodwood House. With five Le Mans wins, three Daytona 24 Hours titles, and two World Sportscar Championships to his name, Bell’s contribution to motorsport will be centre stage on Thursday.
Friday 11 July – Foggy Returns to Glory
On Friday, two-wheeled royalty takes the spotlight as Carl Fogarty—the most successful WorldSBK rider of all time—reunites with his legendary Ducati 916. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of his 1995 WorldSBK title, ‘Foggy’ will ride the very bike that cemented his legacy up the hill and into the history books once again. His appearance is part of Goodwood’s largest-ever WorldSBK tribute, which will feature over 20 championship bikes and a host of Fogarty’s contemporaries and rivals.
Saturday 12 July – A Grid of Formula 1 Greats
Saturday’s programme will deliver an unforgettable highlight as seven Formula 1 World Champions gather for a rare and momentous F1 75 balcony celebration. Between them, they hold a staggering 14 World Championships, and each will take to the hill in one of the cars that helped define their legacy.
Confirmed participants include:
- Alain Prost – McLaren MP4/2B
- Emerson Fittipaldi – McLaren M23
- Sir Jackie Stewart – Tyrrell 003 and 006
- Jacques Villeneuve – Championship-winning car to be confirmed
- Mario Andretti – Lotus 79
- Mika Häkkinen – McLaren MP4/13
- Nigel Mansell – Williams FW14B
The celebration, hosted by Karun Chandhok, will feature interviews and live commentary, offering fans rare insight from some of the sport’s most influential figures.
Sunday 13 July – Prost’s Championship Tribute
The weekend will culminate with a special tribute to Alain Prost, who returns to Goodwood on Sunday to mark 40 years since his first Formula 1 title. Known as The Professor for his cerebral approach to racing, Prost will be seen behind the wheel of his McLaren MP4/4, one of the most dominant F1 cars of all time. His balcony moment promises to be a fitting finale to a weekend that celebrates not only his achievements but the entire tapestry of Formula 1 history.
The Ultimate Grid – A Historic Procession
Also on Sunday, the Festival will unveil “The Ultimate Grid”—a breathtaking hillclimb procession featuring some of the most revered Formula 1 machines and drivers across the decades. This unprecedented showcase will honour 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship with a living, moving timeline of motorsport excellence.
With the full event timetable to be released in the coming weeks, anticipation for this year’s Festival of Speed is building to a crescendo. For fans of racing heritage and high-octane celebration alike, Goodwood 2025 promises an experience unlike any other.
Tickets are in limited supply and can be purchased at goodwood.com.
