The Goodwood Festival of Speed takes over the historic UK estate from July 9 to July 12. This year, the organizers dedicated the central celebration to Singer, the California atelier famous for reimagining classic Porsche 911s. You can expect a deep bench of custom builds on display.
But the manufacturer debuts are stealing the spotlight. Audi is pulling the cover off the Nuvolari. It is a supercar concept that previews their entire future design language just before the brand jumps into Formula 1. Aston Martin is answering that energy with performance-focused “S” variants of the DB12, Vantage, and the DBX. That DBX now produces exactly 727PS. They are also bringing out their 2025 F1 car for a run. The official roster details a packed weekend, confirming specific debut lineups across the main paddocks.
Bentley is taking a different approach. They are showing off the Supersports Mulliner Design Theme. The finish features Bentley’s first-ever transitioning gradient paint. Then there is Alpine. The French manufacturer is debuting the A110 Future concept. This dual-rear-motor electric vehicle sits on the new Alpine Performance Platform. Fans tracking the weekend’s official hillclimb schedule will see this 800-volt EV attempt to prove that battery power can preserve the lightweight driving dynamics of its combustion predecessors.
Celebrating Historic Racing Rivalries
Beyond the fresh hardware, the 2026 event operates under a very specific theme. The festival celebrates “The Rivals – Epic Racing Duels.” The timing aligns with some major motorsport anniversaries.
It has been exactly 60 years since the 1966 Ford versus Ferrari clash at Le Mans. The festival also marks 50 years since the aggressive 1976 Formula 1 championship battle between James Hunt and Niki Lauda. Honda is using the venue to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its first FIA Formula One World Championship Constructors’ title from 1986. To honor that milestone, 1996 F1 Champion Damon Hill and Ryo Michigami will conduct showruns in the historic Williams Honda FW11.
How the A110 Future Concept Tests Alpine’s 800-Volt Architecture
Alpine’s decision to actively run the A110 Future concept up the Goodwood hill is a calculated engineering test. Sports car manufacturers are currently struggling to transition lightweight chassis to battery power. Batteries are heavy. The A110 has always survived on its low curb weight and cornering agility.
By utilizing an 800-volt electric architecture and a dual-rear-motor setup on the new Alpine Performance Platform, engineers are attempting to mimic that combustion balance. A public run at Goodwood gives the company immediate telemetry on a demanding, uneven circuit while simultaneously trying to win over skeptical driving enthusiasts. If the A110 Future handles the hill cleanly, it sets a technical baseline for the next generation of electric sports cars.