Tim Peake announced as FOS Future Lab Ambassador

FOS Future Lab, curated by Lucy Johnston, is the centre of Goodwood’s celebration of ‘Technology for a Better World’, a physical space at the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard that showcases innovations in the areas of health, space, deep sea exploration, robotics and AI.

Creativity and technical excellence are the name of the game, and FOS Future Lab’s presenting partner, Randox, leads a list of exhibitors that so far includes the European Space Agency (ESA), Seabed 2030, and a humanoid robot called Ameca developed by Engineered Arts and presented at Future Lab by The National Robotarium.

Four key themes will once again be central to this year’s FOS Future Lab exhibits. In 2025 they are: New Industrial Revolutions, Exploring Spatial Intelligence, Mobility for Humanity and Our Big Blue Dot.

Aside from the technology showcases, the Festival of Speed will also welcome more than 1,000 students from schools across England to take part in a series of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) activities at FOS Future Lab.

“I’m delighted to be returning to the Festival of Speed as Future Lab Ambassador, having seen firsthand just how it inspires thousands of visitors every year,” Peake said.

“Future Lab is an incredible forum in which to learn about the science and technology driving our understanding of the Universe and it's brilliant to see the Festival of Speed welcoming students as part of its STEM programme.

“I’m particularly looking forward to exploring the parallels between space and deep sea exploration.”

The 2025 Festival of Speed is set to be headlined by the biggest ever celebration hosted here at Goodwood, honouring the 75^th anniversary of the Formula 1 World Championship.

 Randox is a global leader in diagnostics, revolutionising patient outcomes through innovative technologies, including its patented biochip technology. This pioneering diagnostic platform allows for the simultaneous detection of multiple biomarkers from a single sample, delivering faster, more accurate, and comprehensive results. Operating in over 145 countries, Randox develops advanced laboratory instruments, high-quality reagents, and innovative testing solutions to improve global healthcare.

Randox Health brings this cutting-edge technology directly to individuals, offering bespoke, preventative health testing programs. With world-class laboratories and personalised health insights, Randox Health enables early detection of a wide range of conditions, helping individuals take control of their health.

Together, Randox and Randox Health are redefining diagnostics and preventative healthcare. For more information, visit www.randox.com and www.randoxhealth.com.

The 2025 Festival of Speed takes place on 10^th-13^th July. Saturday tickets are now sold out, but Thursday, Friday and Sunday tickets are still available.

Photography by Toby Adamson and Nicole Hains.