The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is live, offering four days of demo runs on the famed hillclimb without clashing against the F1 calendar. The event gathers current Formula 1 champions, racing legends, and sport‑scar icons for a showcase of speed and innovation.

Lando Norris headlines the entry list, steering the McLaren MCL60 and previewing the McLaren MCL-HYP on its public debut. Other current drivers include Kimi Antonelli in a Mercedes road car, Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto in the Lotus E20, and Isack Hadjar and Yuki Tsunoda behind the wheel of the Red Bull RB17.

Former champions such as Mario Andretti, Emerson Fittipaldi, and sport‑scar legends Tom Kristensen and Derek Bell bring historic machines like the Porsche 962, Ford GT MKII, and McLaren F1 GTR to the track. The festival also features Moto GP legend Valentino Rossi in the BMW V12 LMR and a Yamaha M1, rally stars including Sebastien Loeb, and a Formula E Gen4 prototype.

The gathering gives teams a rare chance to test advanced technology in a fan‑friendly setting, while fans witness a cross‑section of racing history that hints at future development trends.