McLaren celebrates 60 years at Goodwood

Mclaren racing will present a fine selection at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​2023. In addition to some of the most emblematic models of the British team from the last six decades, drivers who have marked the history of the brand will be present.

Mika Häkkinen will take the wheel of his 4 championship-winning MP14/1999A, JJ Lehto will drive the MP4/23A-05 of Lewis Hamilton winner of the 2008 championship, and Emma Gilmour the 8 Can-Am M01D-1970. Emerson Fittipaldi will pilot his 23 M05-1974 alongside Emanuele Pirro in Lauda's MP4/2B-03. The victorious MP4/4-01 in 1988 will be on display with the NEOM McLaren Extreme E show car and the Triple Crown show car.

Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing:
“Goodwood and the Festival of Speed ​​hold such an important place in McLaren’s history. It is the place where our story began in many ways, so a fitting place to mark our 60th anniversary. I’m thrilled to be able to bring such an impressive selection of cars and drivers to celebrate our anniversary in a big way. What better way to honor our fans than to give them the opportunity to take a closer look at these icons. It's going to be a fantastic four days. »

 The Duke of Richmond, founder of the Goodwood Festival of Speed:
“We are honored to have McLaren join us at the Festival of Speed ​​this summer to celebrate its 60th anniversary. In such a special year for the brand, I know our fans will be delighted to see the largest collection of cars and drivers in McLaren history. As we celebrate 30 years of the Festival of Speed ​​and 75 years of motorsport at Goodwood, we look forward to welcoming McLaren and writing a new chapter in our long and shared history. »

The Festival of Speed ​​takes place from July 13-16 in Goodwood, West Sussex. More information on www.goodwood.com

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