Goodwood Members’ Meeting 2026 is set to roar to the bespoilered magnificence of 1970s Formula 1, spearheaded by a celebration of 1976 World Champion James Hunt.
A collection cars driven by Hunt will take part on track demonstrations throughout the weekend of April 18-19, 2026, alongside cars from the 1973-79 era driven in period by the likes of Graham Hill, Denny Hulme, Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi, Niki Lauda, Mario Andretti, Jody Scheckter, Alan Jones, Ronnie Peterson, Gilles Villeneuve, Carlos Reutemann, Nelson Piquet and Keke Rosberg.
James’s son Freddie Hunt said: “The 1970s were a transformative era for Formula 1, and my father was undoubtedly at the heart of it all. To see some of his greatest cars reunited in celebration of what many consider the greatest season in the sport’s history truly means a great deal to us.”
His brother Tom Hunt echoed those words: “Members’ Meeting is the perfect place to celebrate our father’s legacy among such a focused audience of motor sport fans. It will be incredibly special to see his career honoured in a powerful and meaningful way.”
Hunt made his F1 debut in a Harvey Postlethwaite-designed March 731 chassis run by the Hesketh team in 1973. The team punched above its weight, and a highlight was a strong second place for Hunt at that year’s tragedy-stricken United States GP. The following two years at Hesketh were marked by retirements but promising results, and when the team ran out of money Hunt moved to McLaren for the infamous 1976 season.
The season is well known for the competition between Hunt and Lauda, and the latter’s return from horrific injuries at the German Grand Prix, but the entire season was one of controversy; Hunt’s British Grand Prix win was ruled out after complaints from Ferrari. Hunt took six wins on the way to Championship glory, but the following seasons garnered fewer results and he retired mid-way through 1979.
Goodwood’s Duke of Richmond CBE DL said: “I’m thrilled that the 83rd Members’ Meeting will celebrate the 50th anniversary of James Hunt’s World Championship. James was such a larger-than-life character, and he’ll form a central part of the narrative as we celebrate the whole era of Formula 1 from 1973 to 1979. To see those extraordinary 1970s Grand Prix cars on track at Goodwood, evoking such a thrilling and colourful period in the sport, will be a very special moment.”
The full line-up of races for the Members’ Meeting 2026 has yet to be announced, but you can expect to see classic touring cars, GTs and F3 machines alongside F1 cars. Tickets are available here.
