Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team to Unveil Ultimate Paddock Experience at Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team will debut a new immersive fan hub at Goodwood Festival of Speed, featuring a real pitlane, pitstop experience, simulators, and Fred Vesti driving the W13 up the hillclimb.
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What Happened
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team will debut the ultimate paddock experience at Goodwood Festival of Speed (9-12 July), with a true-to-life F1 pitlane and garage. The fan hub includes a pitstop experience on a real F1 car, high-performance simulators, driver memorabilia, and a premium store. Third Driver Fred Vesti will also drive the W13 up the iconic hillclimb.
“I’m very excited to be attending this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. It will be my third time at the festival; I can’t wait to be in the car, taking on the hillclimb, and experiencing all that Goodwood has to offer. It’s such a special event, and the Hill is like nothing else!”
The W13, which secured George Russell’s first F1 victory at the 2022 São Paulo Grand Prix, will be dressed in the team’s striking 2026 livery. The fan hub concept will continue at races later in the season.
Why this matters
This fan hub allows fans to experience F1 paddock life firsthand, including pitstop challenges and driving simulators, deepening engagement with the team.
Terms in This Story
- Paddock
- The area in a motorsport venue where teams set up their garages and hospitality units.
- Hillclimb
- A timed race up a hill, often on a closed public road, popular at events like Goodwood Festival of Speed.
- Pit lane
- The area where cars stop for refueling, tire changes, and repairs during a race.
- Livery
- The paint scheme and decals on a race car representing the team's sponsors and colors.
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