Hamilton will drive Senna’s McLaren MP4/4 at Goodwood

While some teams and drivers are enjoying the 3-week break away from the tracks, no fewer than 6 teams will participate in the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed. The event, which takes place over 3 days, is a very popular annual celebration of motorsports and will once again benefit from the presence of reigning F1 world champion, Lewis Hamilton.

Although his start to the season is far from his expectations at the wheel of an unruly MP4/24, Hamilton will have the opportunity to drive a winning car, the famous 1988 MP4/4 turbo which allowed Ayrton Senna to claim his first world title. The 24-year-old Briton will perform some demonstrations on the Goodwood circuit and may also do some laps behind the wheel of last year’s McLaren, the swift MP4/23.

Each time I go to the McLaren Technology Centre, there are two cars I like the most: the first is the McLaren F1 and the second is Ayrton’s MP4/4, declared Hamilton.

«Even today, it seems ready to race! About a month ago, I came and sat in the car while the guys at the factory were preparing it for Goodwood. It’s going to be a very enjoyable moment! » continued the very enthusiastic McLaren driver.

Five other teams will be present at Goodwood, including Brawn, Ferrari, Williams, Toyota, and Red Bull, and three other official drivers will be participating: Jenson Button, Mark Webber, and Timo Glock.