This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed not only showcased high-speed racing, but also witnessed several unfortunate crashes. Among them, two legendary race cars from the 1990s, the Porsche 911 GT1 and McLaren F1 GTR, encountered mishaps while tackling the hill climb section. Videos recorded by spectators captured the moments when both iconic endurance race cars lost control and suffered minor damages. It’s important to note that these were the genuine, original vehicles, not replicas.

The Porsche 911 GT1, with racing number 26, is the Le Mans-winning race car from 1998. Driven by Laurent Aïello, Allan McNish, and Stéphane Ortelli, it triumphed after 24 hours of racing, completing 351 laps – one more than another 911 GT1. This victorious endurance racer made an appearance at this year’s Goodwood Festival to celebrate Le Mans’ centenary. Unfortunately, the driver lost not only the car’s rear physically but also metaphorically.

Initially, the Porsche 911 GT1 lost its rear wing when it collided with hay. However, video footage later revealed that the car was also missing its engine cover. Both substantial body parts were then collected and placed in a trailer, which was towed by a Toyota Proace van. It appears that Porsche shouldn’t encounter any difficulties in reattaching these components to the race car.

In a coincidental turn of events, another endurance machine from the same era experienced a minor accident. The McLaren F1 GTR, labeled with the racing number 60, belonged to Team Lark and participated in the Japanese Grand Touring Championship (JGTC). During the 1996 season, it emerged victorious in the inaugural race at Suzuka, achieving a one-two finish for the McLaren F1 GTR. The car continued its winning streak, claiming additional victories at Sportsland SUGO and Mine Circuit.

The BMW V12-powered McLaren F1 GTR demonstrated its “tail-happy” nature at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Although the damage is likely minor, the cost of repairs for this specialized vehicle is expected to be substantial. It’s highly likely that we will see this legendary race car at future events, but it’s safe to assume that the insurance company is not pleased.

As mentioned earlier, this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed saw a number of accidents. Notably, an unreleased second-generation Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe, a classic Jaguar, and a Hyundai RN22e were involved in incidents. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.