- 2026 Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard welcomes Mission 44 as Official Charity.
- Festival of Speed takes place Thursday 9 - Sunday 12 July.
- Limited Thursday tickets remain at goodwood.com.
Goodwood is delighted to announce Mission 44 as the Official Charity Partner of the 2026 Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard.
Founded by seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, Mission 44 is dedicated to building a fairer, more inclusive future by driving change so every young person can thrive in education and access careers in STEM and motorsport.
Through funding innovative programmes, connecting changemakers and campaigning to shift policy and attitudes, Mission 44 breaks down systemic barriers for under-represented young people around the world.
Visitors to this year’s Festival of Speed will be able to learn more about Mission 44’s work and impact by visiting the charity’s stand in the new FOS Fan Zone, where they will also be hosting a series of panel discussions and live conversations on the main stage. Fans will also have the opportunity to find out how they can get involved or donate to Mission 44.
As part of the partnership, Mission 44 will bring 60 young people to Festival of Speed, giving them the opportunity to experience the event firsthand and gain closer insight into the world of motorsport and the STEM careers it can offer.
Mission 44 attended the 2025 Festival of Speed, taking part in a Q&A in The Randox Studio, part of FOS Future Lab presented by Randox. The charity also brought a group of young people to the Thursday of the Festival of Speed, as part of the event’s STEM programme.
The Festival of Speed has a long history of collaborating with remarkable charities, whose work creates a meaningful and lasting change, both within, and beyond, the motorsport community.
“Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not - and that’s what drives our work at Mission 44,” said Jason Arthur, CEO of Mission 44. “Every young person deserves the chance to take their first step towards a future in STEM and motorsport, where access has too often been limited. That’s why we fund programmes, provide scholarships and campaign for change to help young people succeed.
“We’re proud to be named the Official Charity Partner of the 2026 Festival of Speed, an event that has such a powerful ability to inspire the next generation. By working together we can help open doors for young people and show them that there is a place for them in these industries.”
The Duke of Richmond, CBE DL said: “Mission 44’s work to empower young people, helping them to access careers in STEM and motorsport is absolutely vital. The Festival of Speed has always sought to inspire the next generation and we’re proud to be supporting Mission 44 in breaking down the significant barriers still at play for many. I hope that visitors to the event will enjoy engaging with the charity, as part of a drive towards a fairer, more inclusive future.”
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