Goodwood Festival of Speed Confirms Its 2023 MotoGP Lineup

Goodwood Festival of Speed Confirms Its 2023 MotoGP Lineup

Goodwood Festival of Speed Confirms Its 2023 MotoGP Lineup

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is set to feature an impressive lineup of past and present MotoGP heroes and legends from July 13 to 16, 2023. These riders will be taking on the renowned hillclimb event.

Ducati will be sending a trio of riders from the MotoGP paddock. Reigning Champion Francesco Bagnaia and teammate Enea Bastianini will be riding on both Saturday and Sunday. In addition, wildcard and test rider Michele Pirro will kick off the festivities on Thursday and Friday.

KTM Factory Racing will be represented by their long-time test rider Mika Kallio on Thursday and Friday. South African rider Brad Binder, a top contender for the 2023 Championship, will take over the reins over the weekend.

GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 will see the much-awaited return of Pol Espargaro, who will be riding on Thursday and Friday. Rookie teammate Augusto Fernandez will take over on Saturday and Sunday, making his debut at the event.

Aprilia Racing will also be present, with test rider Lorenzo Savadori riding on Thursday and Friday. The CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team, part of the Noale contingent, will have Miguel Oliveira riding on Saturday, and teammate Raul Fernandez taking the reins on Sunday.

LCR Honda, winners of the Americas GP, will complete the MotoGP lineup at the festival. Although Alex Rins will be absent due to injury, their iconic livery will still be showcased as they take on the hillclimb.

In addition to the current MotoGP grid, the festival will also feature a legendary lineup of iconic figures who have had a significant impact on the sport. These include Giacomo Agostini, Mick Doohan, Freddie Spencer, Casey Stoner, Kevin Schwantz, Wayne Gardner, Kenny Roberts Jr, Alex Crivillé, and Randy Mamola.