Lando Norris Headlines Goodwood Festival of Speed
Reigning 2025 champion Lando Norris drove McLaren's MCL60 up the Goodwood hill on Saturday and joined Valentino Rossi for a balcony appearance during the 2026 Festival of Speed, drawing large crowds to the historic event.
Norris Returns to MCL60 at Goodwood
Reigning 2025 Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris drove McLaren's MCL60 up the Goodwood hill on Saturday during the 2026 Festival of Speed.[1][2] The 2023 car, which Norris raced to seven podiums that season, featured in McLaren's 60th anniversary celebrations at the event.[3]
Norris appeared on the balcony of Goodwood House alongside nine-time MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi.[1][4] The pairing marked a highlight of the four-day hillclimb festival held from 9 to 12 July.
Event Context
The appearance aligned with Norris's status as the 11th British driver to win the Formula 1 title. McLaren reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli handled MCL60 duties on the other days.[3]
:::analysis Norris's participation underscores the growing crossover appeal between F1 and historic motorsport events, providing fans direct access to recent championship machinery outside the Grand Prix calendar.
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- [1]All the F1 teams and drivers at 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed (formula1). Accessed 2026-07-11.
- [2]F1 drivers and cars at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed (motorsport). Accessed 2026-07-11.
- [3]Lando Norris to celebrate 2025 FIA Formula One World Drivers' Championship at Goodwood Festival of Speed (mclaren). Accessed 2026-07-11.
- [4]Lando Norris to join Valentino Rossi at 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed (motorsport). Accessed 2026-07-11.