Historic

Step back in time with Goodwood Road & Racing's historic news coverage. Explore the moments that define the heritage of motorsport at Goodwood and revel in the latest historic racing from around the globe.

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Derek Bell’s Le Mans-winning cars are legendary

Few drivers can claim to have driven such an illustrious list of machinery…

19th June

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Derek Bell’s first Le Mans victory, 50 years on | Frankel’s Insight

The emergence of a La Sarthe great…

13th June

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This fearsome Ford Escort RS2000 is for the circuit, not stage

And it can be yours at the Bonhams|Cars Festival of Speed sale...

10th June

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Video: This Alfa Romeo 182 was half a lap from making history

Just two litres of fuel could have changed everything...

27th May

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Jochen Mass 1946-2025

Great driver, even greater human being…

07th May

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This race at AVUS was one of the most remarkable ever

Was this the most fearsome track in Grand Prix history..?

02nd May

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Carl Fogarty is still one of the most successful World Superbike riders

Few have bested his record in the 25 years since he retired...

03rd April

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Flat out in Fangio’s championship-winning Alfa Romeo 158 | Frankel’s Insight

A better power to weight ratio than a McLaren P1 but hardly any brakes...

28th March

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Video: Car manufacturers you didn’t know raced

From Proton to Rolls-Royce…

27th March

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From student project to Hypercar victory – 25 years of Jota

The British team has come a long way in a quarter of a century...

11th March

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Against all odds: When Jota pulled off one of the great Le Mans victories

One of the most exciting finishes in LMP2's history…

07th March

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Michèle Mouton’s landmark WRC title challenge

Her achievements in 1982 have yet to be matched…

06th March