- Pirelli presents new FOS Fan Zone at Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard.
- Festival of Speed takes place Thursday 9 July – Sunday 12 July 2026.
- Limited Thursday tickets remain at com.
New for 2026, FOS Fan Zone presented by Pirelli will allow motorsport fans to get closer than ever to their heroes. Across the weekend some of the greatest names in motorsport will join hosts Ariana Bravo and Jarod DeAnda on the stage of FOS Fan Zone.
Celebrating all disciplines of global motorsport, FOS Fan Zone will shine a spotlight on the most iconic drivers, riders and teams. Each day will bring a fresh programme of appearances, conversations and interactive moments designed to immerse fans in the stories, personalities and rivalries that define the sport. Fans can look forward to exclusive merchandise, live podcast recordings, and in‑depth interviews.
For those eager to test their own skills, FOS Fan Zone will feature state‑of‑the‑art racing simulators, offering fans the chance to experience the thrill of competition firsthand. With interactive sessions, behind‑the‑scenes insights and surprise guest appearances throughout the weekend, FOS Fan Zone is set to become a vibrant new hub of energy, entertainment and fan engagement at Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Confirmed for this year’s lineup are:
- Damon Hill, 1996 Formula 1 World Champion
- Carl ‘Foggy’ Fogarty, Four-time WSBK Champion
- Casey Stone, Two-time MotoGP World Champion
- Tom Kristensen, Nine-time 24 Hours of Le Mans Winner
- Emanuele Pirro, Five-time 24 Hours of Le Mans Winner
- Jamie Chadwick, Atlassian Williams F1 Team Ambassador and F1 Academy Consultant
- James Vowles, Atlassian Williams F1 Team Principal
- Gerhard Berger, Former Formula 1 Driver
- Richard Atwood, Former Formula 1 and Sports Car racer
- Steve Parrish, Former Grand Prix motorcycle racer
- Freddie Sheene, Motorcycle racer and son of Barry Sheene
- Freddie Hunt, racing driver and son of James Hunt
- Tom Hunt, racing driver and son of James Hunt
The Festival of Speed timetable will be made available in the coming weeks.
Final tickets for the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard are available at goodwood.com.
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Notes to Editors:
Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard will take place Thursday 9 - Sunday 12 July 2026.
Tickets
Limited Thursday tickets are available and can be purchased at goodwood.com or by calling the Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055.
Hospitality
As well as tickets, Goodwood’s unrivalled hospitality packages are also now available to book for the 2026 Festival of Speed. Whether customers are looking for a great day out with friends, entertaining clients or celebrating something special, Goodwood’s hospitality provides the ultimate setting to enjoy the event. Email hospitality@goodwood.com or call +44 (0)1243 755054.
Media Contacts
For more information about Goodwood’s motorsport events, please contact Katharine Morgan, PR Manager: Katharine.Morgan@goodwood.com
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Accreditation
Media accreditation for the Festival of Speed is now open. Make your application here.
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About Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard
First staged in 1993, Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard is the world’s largest automotive garden party; set against the spectacular backdrop of Goodwood House in West Sussex, UK. Over 600 cars and motorcycles spanning the phenomenal history of motoring and motorsport take part along with legendary figures from the automotive world. Highlights include Future Lab presented by Randox, Forest Rally Stage presented by Subaru, Supercar Paddock, F1 Pit Lane, Drivers’ Club, GAS Arena and Cartier Style et Luxe Concours d’Elegance.
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