Mercedes F1 team showcases pitstop challenge at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026

The Mercedes Formula 1 team is set to participate in the Goodwood Festival of Speed from June 23 to 25, featuring an interactive paddock experience and on-track demonstrations. Reserve driver Frederik Vesti will drive the W13 car during the 1.17-mile Goodwood hillclimb, an event where George Russell previously celebrated his first F1 win. The team’s presence continues their tradition of engagement at this iconic motorsport event, allowing fans to experience the thrill of F1 racing closely. Vesti will lead the on-track activities across the weekend, highlighting Mercedes' ongoing commitment to motorsport promotion.
- •Mercedes F1 will participate in the Goodwood Festival of Speed from June 23-25.
- •Frederik Vesti will drive the W13 during the event.
- •The festival includes an interactive paddock experience for fans.
- •The event highlights the history and achievements of Mercedes in F1.
- •Goodwood is known for showcasing a variety of motorsport vehicles.
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Mercedes to bring F1 pitstop challenge to Goodwood Festival of Speed
- 10:03 AMMotorsport.com — Mercedes to bring F1 pitstop challenge to Goodwood Festival of Speed
"The Mercedes Formula 1 team has officially revealed its plans for the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed, including a paddock experience and on-track outings. Leading the on-track running from Friday to Sunday will be Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti. The Dane is scheduled to pilot the W13 up the 1.17-mile Goodwood hillclimb, the machinery in which George Russell claimed his maiden F1 ...Keep reading
"Mercedes will bring Frederik Vesti in the W13 and a hands-on fan paddock experience to this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:03 AMMercedes to bring F1 pitstop challenge to Goodwood Festival of Speed
Mercedes will bring Frederik Vesti in the W13 and a hands-on fan paddock experience to this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed
- Motorsport.comJun 23, 2026, 10:03 AMMercedes to bring F1 pitstop challenge to Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has officially revealed its plans for the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed, including a paddock experience and on-track outings. Leading the on-track running from Friday to Sunday will be Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti. The Dane is scheduled to pilot the W13 up the 1.17-mile Goodwood hillclimb, the machinery in which George Russell claimed his maiden F1 ...Keep reading
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