Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg wow crowds at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Mercedes Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg wowed tens of thousands of spectators at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend.
Taking it in turns behind the wheel of the Mercedes W 02 chassis, Lewis Hamilton burned up the tyres on the Saturday while Nico Rosberg continued to absorb the heat on Sunday, with a mix of donuts, twists and turns.
Emerging from his run up the Goodwood Hill, Lewis Hamilton said: “To be back at Goodwood in front of the fans is great. I maybe got a bit carried away with the burnouts but it’s pretty difficult not to when the crowd is cheering.”
A little more sedate but no less loud was Nico’s run in a 1954 W 196.
Nico added: “The fans here have been really enthusiastic and it was fun on the Hill, and going between two cars more than 50 years apart was an amazing experience. Last year at Goodwood I put my hood up and had a sneaky look around the Festival without anyone noticing – hopefully I can do the same this year, it’s a special place and there’s nothing like it anywhere in the world.”
An estimated 180,000 people attended the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year – making it one of the most successful yet.
MORE PICTURES
Related Articles // More Like This
- 1
- 2
- 3
News 24/7Top Stories // This Week
226,803 uninsured drivers: the shocking number of motorists breaking the law.
226,803 drivers in the UK have points on their licence for driving without insurance, according to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).The FOI request... 
James Toseland aims to smash Motorcycle World Land Speed Record with help of Essex-based aerodynamic paint speciali.
An Essex-based classic car specialist has been commissioned to work on a one-off motorcycle project that aims to break the Motorcycle World Land Speed Record.Former two times World Superbike Champio... 
Motorists urged to have eye tests every two years to prevent accidents and save hundreds of lives.
A new campaign has called on all drivers to sharpen up their act by getting their eyesight tested every two years to ensure their vision meets legal standards and they aren''t putting people in dang... 
Goodwood Festival of Speed: Pictures from Day One.
With the Goodwood Festival of Speed having kicked off in style today, many people will be looking forward to the weekend when the festival will be at its busiest. Here, we provide you with a wi... 
WIN a Mitsubishi Mirage .
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has launched a competition that will see every one of its dealerships give away a brand new Mitsubishi Mirage to a lucky customer for a whole year.The UK’s fastest growin... 
Morris Minor Series (Part Two): the many challenges of restoring a Morris Minor.
From traditional panel beating and welding to paint re-spraying and trim work, it goes without saying that it would be challenging to restore a Morris Minor to its former glory without some basic me... 
Nissan’s all-gamer line-up takes class podium at Spa 24 Hours.
Nissan’s all-gamer line-up of Lucas Ordonez, Jann Mardenborough, Wolfgang Reip and Peter Pyzera took a Pro-Am podium in the Spa 24 Hours today when they brought the No.35 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 to th... 
150th Anniversary of Henry Ford's birth celebrated around the world.
Yesterday marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of Henry Ford, whose innovative ideas revolutionised transportation and brought mobility to the masses. Henry Ford’s enduring impact is being reco... 
Morris Minor Series (Part Three): the economics of restoring Morris Minors.
Morris Minors are relatively easy to restore in comparison with other classic cars, but Tim Brennan, Company Director at Charles Wares Morris Minor Centre, believes the majority of people do not res... 
Tottenham’s Gareth Bale set to splash out £150,000-a-week salary on luxury new car collection.
Arguably the best British playmaker in football right now, Gareth Bale has been critical to Tottenham Hotspur’s success in the last few seasons, having helped rocket the team into the Champions Leag... 
Office of Fair Trading slammed for refusing to investigate UK oil prices.
The Road Haulage Association has said it is ‘disappointed’ at the refusal by the Office of Fair Trading to consider an investigation into the issue of UK oil pricing.Such was the strength of feeling...