In celebration of its motorsport heritage and future electrification, Honda has announced its display lineup for the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025, scheduled from 10–13 July on the Duke of Richmond’s famed estate.
Honouring its rich racing legacy, Honda will mark the 60th anniversary of its maiden Formula One victory with a showcase spanning its historic and contemporary engineering achievements. Visitors will witness a broad spectrum of vehicles—from motorcycles and F1 cars to its next-gen electric concepts—underscoring the manufacturer’s enduring “Challenging Spirit”.
At the heart of Honda’s exhibition stands the European premiere of the 0 SUV prototype, initially unveiled at CES 2025. This all-new SUV, scheduled for global release in 2026, will stand alongside the global debut of Honda’s Super EV Concept: a compact, A-segment electric vehicle that promises dynamic driving thrills coupled with practical usability. A camouflaged test mule has already been observed running on UK roads ahead of its hill-climb performance.
Also on show will be concept motorcycles introduced at EICMA 2024, including the V3-engined prototype with an electric compressor, the EV Fun Concept slated for a 2025 launch, and an Urban EV Concept designed as a glimpse into future city mobility.
Honda will also present production models such as the CR-V e:PHEV, the freshly refreshed HR-V, and the upcoming Prelude prototype, alongside the high-performance Civic Type R Ultimate Edition.
These vehicles and more will tackle Goodwood’s 1.16-mile hill-climb course, joining a parade of racing icons. Among them is the Williams‑Honda FW11 – the marque’s 1986 F1 Constructors’ Championship-winning car – to be driven by Nigel Mansell, offering a rare live run at the hands of its original driver. Demonstrating Honda’s two‑wheel prowess, Dakar champion Ricky Brabec will pilot his CRF450 RALLY machine up the hill, while the legendary CBR1000RR‑R Fireblade SP will also feature.
Honda’s longstanding connection with Goodwood dates back to 2005, when it became the first Japanese marque to head the event’s sponsorship. This year, the display will contribute to the festival’s celebration of 75 years of Formula One and 125 years of motorsport action.
Honda’s entry to the 2026 F1 season under regulations heavily favouring hybrid systems is another milestone, reflecting a shift from its prior turbo-hybrid era (2015–2021) to a renewed focus on electrification across its EV and HEV line-ups—all rooted in racing‑derived innovation.
As its motorsport journey comes full circle at Goodwood, Honda continues to demonstrate that its heritage is the engine driving its future direction in electric mobility and performance.
