Goodwood is thrilled to announce the attendance of four-time Formula 1 World Champion Alain Prost at this year’s Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard. The event is set to host the biggest global celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Formula 1 World Championship.
This year holds extra significance for “The Professor,” as it marks his 70th birthday, which he celebrated on February 24th, and the 40th anniversary of his first Formula 1 World Championship title in 1985. Prost has chosen the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed as the venue to commemorate these remarkable milestones. Adding to the occasion, the McLaren MP4/2B, the very car he drove to secure his first championship, will be the featured image for this year’s Festival. Fans will have the unique opportunity to see Prost drive this iconic machine up the renowned Goodwood Hill.
Universally recognized as one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula 1, Alain Prost earned the moniker “The Professor” for his exceptional intelligence and strategic racecraft. His illustrious career includes four World Championship titles: three with McLaren in 1985, 1986, and 1989, and one with Williams in 1993. Upon his retirement, he held a then-record of 51 Grand Prix victories. Remarkably, a combination of unfortunate circumstances and mechanical issues arguably prevented him from clinching the championship in 1982, 1983, 1984, and 1988 as well.
A notable instance of his dominance was in the 1988 season, where Prost actually outscored his legendary teammate, Ayrton Senna, by a significant margin of 105 points to 94. However, due to a peculiar rule that allowed drivers to count only their best 11 scores from the 16 races, he narrowly missed out on the championship. In addition to driving the McLaren MP4/2B, Prost will also take the wheel of the iconic McLaren-Honda MP4/4 from that memorable 1988 season – specifically, the chassis in which he triumphed at the Mexican, Monaco, and French Grands Prix. This incredible opportunity is courtesy of the car’s owners, Audrain Motorsport.
Alain Prost is scheduled to attend the Festival of Speed on Saturday, July 12th, and Sunday, July 13th, joining Goodwood in hosting its largest-ever celebration of the Formula 1 World Championship’s 75th anniversary. The 2025 Festival of Speed will mark Prost’s third appearance at the event, having previously graced the Hill in 2012 and 2013.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the event, four-time World Champion Alain Prost stated, “The Festival of Speed is a wonderful place to experience the culture and tradition of motorsport and the full history of motor racing, so I’m looking forward to seeing the celebration of 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship. I can think of no better place to celebrate the history of Formula 1, and two very significant landmarks in my own life.”
The Duke of Richmond CBE DL shared his excitement, saying, “I am absolutely thrilled that Alain is returning to the Festival of Speed to celebrate his glittering career, and join us as we celebrate 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship. No celebration of Formula 1 would be complete without him, and it will be great to see him back behind the wheel of at least two of his most iconic cars.”
Further details regarding the celebration of 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship, including the lineup of cars, drivers, teams, and special balcony moments, will be announced in the coming months.
Alain Prost joins a growing list of motorsport legends set to appear at the Festival, including the previously announced celebration for four-time WorldSBK Champion Carl Fogarty and Gordon Murray Automotive’s impressive Central Feature sculpture.
Currently, Friday and Saturday tickets for the Goodwood Festival of Speed are sold out. However, limited tickets for Thursday, July 10th, and Sunday, July 13th, remain available for purchase at goodwood.com.
Summary:
- Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Alain Prost will attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
- The event celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Formula 1 World Championship.
- Prost will also celebrate his 70th birthday and the 40th anniversary of his first F1 title.
- He will drive his iconic McLaren MP4/2B and McLaren-Honda MP4/4 up the Goodwood Hill.
- Prost previously attended the Festival in 2012 and 2013.
- The Festival will feature the biggest-ever celebration of Formula 1.
- Limited tickets remain for Thursday and Sunday.
Disclaimer: Information provided is for general informational purposes only and is based on available details. Potential attendees are advised to check the official Goodwood Festival of Speed website for the most up-to-date information.
Source: Goodwood
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