Goodwood has announced details of the Formula 1 World Championship celebration taking place at the Festival of Speed, marking 75 years of the series in what will be the event’s biggest celebration.
Uniquely positioned within the international motoring calendar to celebrate Formula 1, the Festival of Speed will bring together the legendary cars, teams, drivers, designers and famous faces that have shaped motorsport as we know it.
As the inspiration for the 2025 Festival of Speed theme – ‘The Winning Formula – Champions and Challengers’ – the celebration of the Formula 1 World Championship’s 75th anniversary will take centre stage. Giving event-goers extraordinary access to the cars, drivers and teams operating behind the scenes like never before. Fans will have the opportunity to watch first hand as iconic Formula 1 cars start up before making their way through the paddocks to take their place on the Hill, all whilst rubbing shoulders with teams and drivers.
Since its inaugural season in 1950, the Formula 1 World Championship has set new standards in speed, technology and design. Showcasing Formula 1 in its entirety by bringing together the series’ past, present, and future, the pivotal anniversary will become the central celebration at this year’s Festival of Speed, with Formula 1 set to dominate the event.
Welcoming over 80 significant cars from Formula 1 history – making up half of the motorsport content on the Hill – the celebration will focus on six key themes – Prologue, Pioneers, Champions, Innovators, Underdogs and Formula 1 Teams – in what will be the largest collection of Formula 1 cars ever seen at Goodwood.
Celebrating 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship: The Six Classes
Prologue
The Prologue class will offer a glimpse into the origins of the sport, to a time before Formula 1 existed. Beginning with the Manufacturers’ World Championship of 1925-27, and the European Drivers’ Championship of the 1930s (both organised by the AIACR, forerunner to today’s FIA), this class will showcase the groundbreaking machines that predate the World Championship as we know it, from an era defined by bold innovation and mechanical artistry.
Pioneers
The Pioneers class brings together the machines that helped launch the World Championship during its first decade, paving the way for the sport’s evolution. These iconic machines, which initially relied heavily on pre-war engineering, became increasingly sophisticated, laying the groundwork for the arrival of the first rear-engined Grand Prix winner, marking a pivotal shift in Formula 1, and racing in general.
Champions
Welcoming cars and drivers that exemplify the pinnacle of Formula 1 excellence and ‘The Winning Formula’, the Champions class will represent those that have achieved the ultimate prize, creating an enduring mark on the sport’s legacy.
Innovators
Putting the spotlight on the innovators who have set new performance benchmarks and inspired the design philosophies still seen within motorsport disciplines today, the Innovators class will look at the standout machines that pushed the boundaries of design – both the successful ones, and those which are best filed under “Brave but misguided”.
Underdogs
Highlighting the unexpected challengers and drivers who defied the odds to make their mark on the sport, the Underdogs class will celebrate the resilience, ingenuity and unexpected triumphs that have so delighted fans over the years.
Formula 1 Teams
The Festival of Speed has enjoyed a long association with Formula 1 and we are delighted to welcome a number of current teams to the event each year. Showcasing the pinnacle of modern motorsport, the final class will celebrate the very latest in Formula 1, whilst also looking ahead to what the future holds for the series.