The Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard has announced Tim Peake as Ambassador for its Future Lab presented by Randox exhibition. Curated by Lucy Johnston, Future Lab is a hive of innovation, creativity and technical achievement, showcasing ‘Technology for a Better World’, with health, space, deep sea exploration, robotics and AI represented.
This year, Future Lab exhibitors include Randox, a pioneer in diagnostic innovation, the European Space Agency (ESA) featuring the Euclid mission to explore the dark universe, Seabed 2030 and Ameca, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot designed by Engineered Arts and presented at Future Lab by the National Robotarium, the UK's centre for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
The exhibition will centre around four key themes: New Industrial Revolutions, Exploring Spatial Intelligence, Mobility For Humanity, and Our Big Blue Dot.
The Festival of Speed champions STEM education and Future Lab will welcome over 1,000 students from schools across England, with over 90,000 visitors expected to visit the exhibition over the event weekend.
Tim Peake said: “I’m delighted to be returning to the Festival of Speed as Future Lab Ambassador, having seen firsthand just how it inspires thousands of visitors every year. Future Lab is an incredible forum in which to learn about the science and technology driving our understanding of the Universe and it's brilliant to see the Festival of Speed welcoming students as part of its STEM programme. I’m particularly looking forward to exploring the parallels between space and deep sea exploration.”
Dr Peter Fitzgerald, Managing Director, Randox said: “We’re thrilled to join Tim Peake in enabling a more interactive understanding of everything seen and unseen that informs the world around us. Our Future Lab exhibit will showcase how cutting-edge health technologies, science and early detection can empower people to live longer, healthier lives. We’re proud to support a platform that sparks curiosity among future generations of scientists, engineers and innovators. We join Tim in encouraging everyone to take part.”
The Duke of Richmond CBE DL, founder of the Festival of Speed, said: “I’m delighted that Tim is joining us as Future Lab Ambassador, helping us in our mission to showcase the technologies of tomorrow. We’re looking forward to welcoming students and visitors across the Festival of Speed weekend and hope to inspire and entertain them with our innovative and interactive exhibits.”
Elsewhere at this year’s Festival of Speed, the event will celebrate ‘The Winning Formula - Champions and Challengers’ and mark the 75th anniversary of the Formula 1 World Championship. Goodwood’s famous hillclimb will welcome world-renowned drivers and riders, as well as iconic road and racing machines, making it the UK’s most exhilarating festival.
The Festival of Speed featuring Future Lab takes place at the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex from Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 July. Only Thursday tickets remain at goodwood.com.
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Notes to Editors:
Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard will take place Thursday 10 - Sunday 13 July 2025.
Tickets
Friday, Saturday and Sunday have now sold out. Tickets for Thursday can be purchased at goodwood.com or by calling the Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055.
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About the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard
First staged in 1993, the 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, Electric Avenue, Forest Rally Stage, Supercar Paddock, Supercar Run, F1 Pit Lane, Drivers’ Club, GAS Arena, Cartier Style et Luxe Concours d’Elegance and Bonhams|Cars Auction.
About Mastercard
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
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About Future Lab presented by Randox
Future Lab was launched in 2017 as a platform through which to introduce wider stories of technology and science innovation to the world’s biggest annual motorsport and automotive celebration, Goodwood Festival of Speed. With a mission to spotlight ‘Technology for a Better World’, over eight years the curated Future Lab campus has presented over 120 exhibits from pioneering companies, laboratories, scientists, designers, engineers and explorers, and welcomed participating teams from across the world. This dynamic, immersive environment uniquely brings together visionary stories from broad fields of innovation ranging across future mobility, energy, agriculture, climate, health, art, architecture, space exploration, ocean research, robotics and AI, and ground-breaking digital interactions.
About Randox
Randox is a global leader in diagnostics, revolutionising patient outcomes through innovative technologies, including its patented biochip technology. This pioneering diagnostic platform allows for the simultaneous detection of multiple biomarkers from a single sample, delivering faster, more accurate, and comprehensive results. Operating in over 145 countries, Randox develops advanced laboratory instruments, high-quality reagents, and innovative testing solutions to improve global healthcare.
Randox Health brings this cutting-edge technology directly to individuals, offering bespoke, preventative health testing programs. With world-class laboratories and personalised health insights, Randox Health enables early detection of a wide range of conditions, helping individuals take control of their health.
Together, Randox and Randox Health are redefining diagnostics and preventative healthcare. For more information, visit www.randox.com and www.randoxhealth.com.
