Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025: Where Heritage Meets High-Tech

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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 blends classic car heritage with cutting-edge technology. It showcases legendary vehicles alongside the latest innovations in automotive design. This event is where tradition meets tomorrow’s speed, offering a unique experience for all car lovers.

Visitors can expect thrilling displays, from vintage racers to electric hypercars. The festival captures the best of both worlds in one exciting weekend.

F1 And Hypercars Share The Spotlight

The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed will celebrate Formula 1’s 75th anniversary with legendary cars from McLaren, Ferrari, and Williams tackling the hillclimb. Fans can expect to see icons like the McLaren MP4/4 in action.

Modern hypercars from brands like Bugatti and Lotus will join the lineup, showcasing the latest in electric performance. Rimac’s presence remains unconfirmed.

While current F1 models aren’t expected, the contrast between vintage racers and high-tech EVs will highlight motorsport’s evolution—from raw heritage to tomorrow’s speed.

Check out some highlights from the previous Goodwood Festival of Speed here:

Autonomous Tech Takes The Hill

The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed will again highlight autonomous innovation on the historic hillclimb. Spectators can expect AI-driven cars to return after last year’s headline-making performance.

In the video below, the Indy Autonomous Challenge’s AV-24 racecar is seen completing the course in 66.37 seconds, reaching 111.2 mph—without a driver behind the wheel:

This year’s demonstrations will continue exploring how sensors, AI, and real-time systems are reshaping both racing and road-ready automation.

Legends Return In Restored Glory

The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed will spotlight beautifully restored classics from brands like Ferrari, McLaren, and Porsche. These icons will showcase the craftsmanship of motorsport’s golden eras.

The following post shows how rally legends left a strong impression in 2024, with fans hoping to spend more time at the rally stage in 2025:

Historic machines like the Lancia Delta S4 are expected to return to the gravel. Some restorations may include subtle tech upgrades, blending vintage looks with modern performance. It’s a true revival of racing history.