In addition to the Red Bull team, Williams will also make an appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with their two drivers. Max Verstappen, who has been dominating the F1 scene for some time, achieved his 61st career victory in Barcelona. On the other hand, the Goodwood Festival of Speed, a renowned motorsport festival held in July, showcases a mix of modern and historic classics. As a result, the current F1 champion, along with his title-winning RB16B, is ready to shine at the event.
Over the years, F1 teams have had a strong presence at Goodwood. Fans have had the opportunity to get up close to the F1 machines and witness the display of historic F1 cars. However, this time the stakes are higher as a reigning F1 champion will be present at the event for the first time, showcasing his skills.
The Goodwood FOS X profile announced a significant collaboration between Red Bull and the festival for next month’s event.
Max Verstappen, along with his Formula 1 teammate Sergio Perez, will be heading to Goodwood for the 2024 Festival of Speed, presented by Mastercard. This appearance is part of the Red Bull Racing’s 20th anniversary celebrations.
The Red Bull team, including Max Verstappen, will be driving the RB16B and RB19 up the hill. Additionally, the team principal and CEO will be driving the RB08, and the entire 2024 Red Bull class will be present in Britain.
This news has surprised the motorsport world. However, Verstappen is known for his interests beyond the F1 world, so his participation in Goodwood is not unexpected. Nevertheless, this announcement has generated global buzz and was subsequently discussed by the event’s founder, the Duke of Richmond.
The Duke of Richmond highlighted the extensive participation of Red Bull, which he believes will create an incredible atmosphere during the festival. He also mentioned the presence of several current F1 drivers at the event and expressed his satisfaction with Red Bull’s decision to have a significant presence.
In addition to the current drivers, former Red Bull drivers will also be present at the festival, including [removed names]. Furthermore, the RB17 hypercar, designed by [removed name], will be unveiled at the event, making it one of the biggest festivals to date.