- Formula 1 legend Nigel Mansell set to attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard
- Event set to celebrate 30 years since he won the 1992 Formula 1 World Championship.
- Festival of Speed takes place Thursday 23 - Sunday 26 June at Goodwood, West Sussex.
Goodwood is delighted to announce that legendary British Formula 1 driver, Nigel Mansell, will attend the 2022 Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, taking place 23 - 26 June.
‘Mansell Mania’ is set to sweep Goodwood once again as Mansell returns to the Festival of Speed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his Formula 1 World Championship in 1992.
In attendance across the weekend, Mansell will join the legions of motorsport icons who have been celebrated at the Festival of Speed, including a special balcony moment, evoking memories of British Grands Prix in the lates 80s and early 90s when ‘Mansell Mania’ swept the nation. Renowned for bringing together the cars and drivers that made each other famous, Mansell will be reunited with his 1992 championship-winning Williams FW14B and will also take to the Hill in a number of other cars from his Formula 1 days, including the Lotus 91, Ferrari 639 and 640.
Nigel Mansell said: “I’m thrilled to be coming to the Festival of Speed this year! It’s always a wonderful event and I’m looking forward to getting behind the wheel of some of my cars again and celebrating 30 years since my World Championship with all the Goodwood fans.”
The Duke of Richmond said: “As we prepare to celebrate the ‘Masterminds of Motorsport’, I am delighted that Nigel will be joining us at the Festival of Speed to celebrate his incredible achievements in Formula 1. We know our fans will be eager to see Nigel in action on the Hill and have a chance to applaud his historic career.”
-Images from Festival of Speed 2006, Goodwood image archive-
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Notes to Editors:
Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, Thursday 23 - Sunday 26 June 2022.
Tickets and packages
Tickets for the Thursday and Friday of the Festival of Speed are still available and start from £47. Tickets can be purchased at goodwood.com or by calling the Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055.
For an extra special Festival of Speed experience, hospitality packages are also available and can be organised by emailing hospitality@goodwood.com or calling +44 (0)1243 755054.
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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, Electric Avenue, Forest Rally Stage, Michelin Supercar Paddock, Michelin Supercar Run, F1 paddock, Drivers’ Club, GAS Arena, Cartier Style et Luxe Concours d’Elegance, Aviation Exhibition and Bonhams Auction.
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