GOODWOOD, England (September 21, 2026) — After three days of spectacular racing, the 2026 Goodwood Revival presented by DUNLOP has brought another outstanding motorsport season at Goodwood to a close.
La Dolce Vita
Embracing the spirit of La Dolce Vita, this year’s Goodwood Revival celebrated the best of Italian culture, style, and motoring heritage. At the heart of the festivities was a tribute to Maserati’s racing centenary, with a collection of competition and road cars honoring 100 years of motorsport history and showcasing the marque’s enduring influence on both racing and automotive design.
The Italian theme continued across the event, where more than 300 pre-1967 scooters, including Vespas, Lambrettas, and other Italian classics, took part in the Track Opening Parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the Vespa. The colorful spectacle celebrated one of the world’s most recognizable symbols of Italian design, with crowds captivated by displays from the Vespa Acrobats.
Away from the track, visitors immersed themselves in the sights, sounds, and style of post-war Italy at the Turning Circle, where the glamour and carefree spirit of La Dolce Vita provided the backdrop to the event.
Memorable Celebrations
Revival also honored two legendary champions. A gathering of cars celebrated both the centenary of Sir Jack Brabham’s birth and the 60th anniversary of his third Formula 1 World Championship title. Revival also marked 50 years since Barry Sheene’s first World Championship triumph with a display of championship-winning machinery, a fitting tribute to one of Britain’s most charismatic sporting heroes. The celebrations at Revival concluded a year-round tribute to Sheene, following earlier tributes at the 83rd Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport and at the Festival of Speed.
Visitors also had the rare opportunity to see all three Ford GT40 Mk IIs that secured Ford’s historic 1-2-3 finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Following the trio’s reunion under the stewardship of the Miller Family Automobile Foundation at Festival of Speed, visitors could see the cars on the DUNLOP stand in Earls Court and on track, where they recreated the iconic finish on the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit. Derek Bell, Scott Dixon, Benoît Tréluyer, Jimmie Johnson, Tom Kristensen, André Lotterer, Hélio Castroneves, Marcel Fässler, and Emanuele Pirro were among the drivers to take the wheel.
Racing Highlights
As ever, the main attraction of Goodwood Revival was an unrivaled program of historic racing, bringing together the world’s finest drivers, riders, and competition machinery from the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s, with all racing run on sustainable fuel.
The weekend’s premier race, the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) TT Celebration presented by DUNLOP, reached its climax on Sunday afternoon with an unforgettable showdown between some of the world’s greatest drivers. Among those competing were 1997 and 2009 Formula 1 World Champions Jacques Villeneuve and Jenson Button, four-time IndyCar Champion Dario Franchitti, three-time Daytona 24 Hours winner Scott Dixon, and four-time Indy 500 winner Hélio Castroneves, who made his Revival racing debut. The two-driver contest was won by André Lotterer and Lukas Halusa. Following the checkered flag, the inaugural Closing Party saw visitors invited onto the circuit for live music and dancing, led by Harlem jazz bandleader Dandy Wellington and a brass band procession.
Welcoming a star-studded line-up of drivers, the St. Mary’s Trophy presented by Motul saw David Brabham, Jenson Button, Karun Chandhok, António Félix da Costa, Dario Franchitti, Jimmie Johnson, André Lotterer, Andy Priaulx, and Gordon Shedden take the wheel. The two-part race featured Jaguar Mk 2s, Ford-Lotus Cortinas, and Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAs, with Romain Dumas and Fred Shepherd claiming victory on Sunday.
Other racing highlights included the return of the Lavant Cup, featuring a grid of 1950s Ferrari and Maserati sports cars, with Richard Wilson winning in the Maserati 250S. The Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy, won by Alexander van der Lof and Yelmer Buurman, took place on Friday evening with a grid of Jaguar E-Types, Aston Martin DB4 GTs, and Ferrari 250 SWBs. On two wheels, the Barry Sheene Memorial saw Tom Booth-Amos and Ben Kingham take the win on a Vincent Black Shadow. Elsewhere, young drivers took to the pedals of their Austin J40s in the Settrington Cup presented by Ralph Lauren, with Joshua Pearce taking the overall win.
DUNLOP: Revival’s First Presenting Partner
The 2026 event marked a milestone as DUNLOP became the first-ever presenting partner of the Goodwood Revival. The partnership reunited two historic names with a shared heritage stretching back to 1948, when DUNLOP was among the original sponsors of the Goodwood Motor Circuit. Throughout the weekend, DUNLOP had a prominent presence across the site, including its activation in Earls Court, which displayed the three 1966 Le Mans-winning GT40 Mk IIs.
“Our initial year as the first presenting partner of Goodwood Revival has been an extraordinary success, clearly demonstrating the remarkable synergy and shared passion that unite our two institutions. Hosting the legendary 1966 Le Mans 1-2-3 Ford GT40s at our Earls Court stand was an unforgettable moment, and presenting Sunday’s flagship Royal Automobile Club (RAC) TT Celebration — the premier race of the entire weekend — was a perfect finale to the spectacular event, further highlighting the very best of historic motorsport, world-class competition, and timeless style.
“Being here is about more than heritage; it is about being back where we truly belong. For over 130 years, DUNLOP has thrived by pushing convention, embracing bold challenges, and driving relentless innovation. This weekend proved that Revival is not just a celebration of our proud past, but a firm commitment to the future. It represents merely the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership with Goodwood, and we look forward with great excitement to everything we will achieve together in the years to come.”
– Satoru Yamamoto, Representative Director and Chairperson of the Board of Directors, DUNLOP
Just Plane Fun: The Freddie March Spirit of Aviation Presented by Bonhams
The Freddie March Spirit of Aviation presented by Bonhams once again showcased an outstanding collection of historic aircraft. This year’s concours celebrated major aviation milestones, including the 90th anniversary of the Supermarine Spitfire and the 80th anniversary of the de Havilland Chipmunk, bringing together some of the finest pre-1966 aircraft from around the world. The 1947 LeVier Cosmic Wind was awarded “Best in Show,” closely followed by the 1955 Cessna 170B in second place, as judged by historian and author Bruce Compton; former RAF fast jet pilot Mandy Hickson; Amelia Richardson, the UK’s youngest gliding instructor and aerobatics pilot; and Squadron Leader Alan Jones, among many others from the aviation industry and beyond.
Revive & Thrive
2026 marked five years of Revive & Thrive, with The Workshop welcoming a new program of classes and demonstrations. Dominic Chinea, star of The Repair Shop, curated a line-up of master craftspeople, artisans, and restoration experts to showcase original ways to reduce, reuse, repair, restore, and recycle.
The Revival Style Stage returned with a packed program of fashion, beauty, and heritage-inspired talks throughout the weekend. The area brought together special guests, fashion shows, DJ sets, and vintage shopping, all reflecting Revival’s core message of sustainability and creativity and inviting visitors to rediscover a time when people cherished their clothes, cars, and belongings for a lifetime of use. Special guests included Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, Stephen Libby, Dame Zandra Rhodes, and Golda Rosheuvel.
Under the Hammer: Auction Highlights
A collection of unique and spectacular vehicles went under the hammer at the Bonhams Auction on Saturday. Highlights included a 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS, which sold for £310,500; a 1936 Aston Martin 2-Litre Speed Model, which sold for £345,000; a 1912 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Roi des Belges, which sold for £195,500; and a 1958 Aston Martin DB Mark III, which sold for £143,750.
Event Charity
This year, Goodwood Revival supported the Goodwood Education Trust, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Founded by the 10th Duke of Richmond in 1976, the charity has spent five decades helping children connect with nature, understand where their food comes from, and gain confidence through outdoor learning. At the event, visitors enjoyed hands-on activities inspired by the natural world, including leaf printing, natural painting, and creating bird feeders from natural materials.
2027 Motorsport Event Season
The 2027 Goodwood Revival presented by DUNLOP will take place September 17–19, 2027. Tickets are now on sale at goodwood.com, and ticket alerts can be set up here.
Catch Up on the Action
Image highlights from across the weekend can be found at the following links:
Further details of Goodwood’s 2027 motorsport event season will be announced in the coming months.
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