The Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard returns from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 July, and this year’s edition promises to be nothing short of legendary as it honours a milestone moment in motorsport history – the 75th anniversary of the Formula 1 World Championship.
In an unprecedented celebration, Goodwood will pay tribute to the enduring legacy of Formula 1, from its formative days to its position as the world’s premier motorsport series. With official backing from Formula 1, the event is poised to deliver a dazzling spectacle across all four days, bringing together the past, present and future of Grand Prix racing.
A Journey Through 75 Years of Formula 1
Goodwood’s tribute will be the most ambitious Formula 1 celebration the Festival has ever staged. Nearly 100 Formula 1 cars will be showcased, with appearances on the iconic Hillclimb, dramatic moments on the balcony of Goodwood House, and a roll call of famous faces—from championship-winning drivers and legendary engineers to the masterminds behind some of the sport’s most influential teams.
The celebration will be curated across six captivating classes, offering a comprehensive narrative of F1’s evolution:
- Prologue will turn back the clock to 1925, exploring the roots of Grand Prix racing through the inaugural AIACR Manufacturers’ World Championship—setting the stage for what would become Formula 1.
- The Pioneers will revisit the 1950s, a decade that saw Formula 1 rise from modest beginnings to the forefront of international motorsport.
- The Innovators will shine a spotlight on the technical trailblazers—teams and designers whose ingenuity helped define and redefine the competitive edge.
- The Underdogs offers a heartfelt homage to the lesser-known competitors who defied odds and captured imaginations, whether by miraculous triumphs or near misses.
- The Champions will celebrate the legends—drivers, cars and teams that etched their names in history, with at least eight Formula 1 World Champions expected to appear.
- The Teams will offer fans the rare opportunity to get up close with today’s grid, featuring current teams, drivers and machinery.
A Grand Collaboration with Formula 1
Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1, praised the initiative:
“We are thrilled to be working with Goodwood to present this celebration of 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship at the Festival of Speed. The Duke and his team have an incredible ability to bring the past, present and future of motorsport to life, and I look forward to joining them as we celebrate this landmark anniversary together.”
The Duke of Richmond, founder of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, echoed this sentiment:
“Our celebration of 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship is evolving rapidly and I’m delighted that Formula 1 will be joining us at the Festival of Speed in July. Stefano and the team at F1 are hugely supportive of our efforts to create an incredibly special experience for fans, who should stay tuned for details of drivers and teams attending!”
A Festival Like No Other
The 2025 Festival of Speed is shaping up to be a landmark occasion—not just for Formula 1 fans, but for all motorsport enthusiasts. With immersive storytelling, rare and iconic cars, and unforgettable appearances, it will be an unmatched tribute to a sport that has captivated the world for 75 years.
Limited Thursday tickets remain and are available at goodwood.com. Motorsport fans are urged to secure their place at this historic celebration while availability lasts.
Further announcements regarding participating drivers, teams, and special trackside moments will be made in the coming months. Until then, the countdown to one of the greatest celebrations in racing history has officially begun.
