Sir Jack Brabham is unequivocally one of the greatest racing drivers in Australia’s history, and the 2026 Goodwood Revival is set to honour him in a year that marks a number of anniversaries.
Coinciding with the centenary of his birth on April 2, 2026 and the 60th anniversary of his third Formula 1 World Championship title in 1966.
That same year, Brabham also secured the Constructors’ championship for the first time, becoming the first and only driver to win a F1 World Championship behind the wheel of a car of their own make.
He competed on the F1 stage from 1955-70, co-founding the Brabham racing team in 1960. There, he distinguished himself as both a pioneering engineer and an extraordinary driver, with his technical ingenuity helping reshape the sport by influencing engineering, team management, and driver development.
Held from September 18-20, this year’s Revival will bring together up to 50 cars spanning Brabham’s career for a track parade including some of his championship-winning cars.
It will also include other Formula 1, touring cars, and sports cars that carried the Brabham through to 1970, including cars raced by the likes of Bruce McLaren, Dan Gurney, Denny Hulme, Graham Hill, and Jochen Rindt.
Jack’s connection to Goodwood goes back to the early stages of his career, when in the early 1950s he tested and raced the Cooper-Alta at the famous Circuit. He went on to win the Formula 2 race at Goodwood in 1966, and later returned to the Festival of Speed in 1996 and the Circuit after it reopened in 1998, making several appearances at the Goodwood Revival.
Not only will the tribute recognise Brabham’s extraordinary career but also the early achievements of the Brabham team, and Goodwood is working closely with his son, David Brabham, to ensure the celebration reflects both the family’s perspective and the enduring legacy of the Brabham name.
“My father, Sir Jack, achieved so much throughout his career, from winning his third Formula 1 Championship at the age of 40, to co-founding one of the most influential racing car manufacturers of its time,” explains David Brabham.
“It means a great deal to our family to see his legacy honoured in this way at Goodwood Revival, especially with so many of his cars coming together. It’s been a joy working with The Duke and his team at Goodwood to bring the 60th anniversary celebration to life.”
Goodwood Revival founder The Duke of Richmond, CBE DL describes Sir Jack Brabham as “a true motorsport legend – a triple world champion who uniquely won the championship in a car bearing his own name”, noting his success at Goodwood in both its original incarnation and in the modern era.
“[Brabham] became a regular at the Festival of Speed, and when he raced at Revival, he had lost none of his fierce competitive streak, despite being in his 70s by the time the circuit reopened. It’s incredibly special that the Brabham family are still so closely connected to Goodwood, with David regularly attending all three of our events.
“We’re much looking forward to celebrating Jack’s career and enduring legacy at the Revival later this year, with many of the wonderful cars he created coming together for the occasion.”
The announcement of this follows the car Brabham drove to success in his iconic 1966 F1 season, the Repco-Brabham BT19, being inducted into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame during the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in March – its 100th inductee, and the first time an individual car was bestowed with the honour.
