2022 June 23-26 BMW M at Goodwood

Goodwood has announced that the central feature of this year’s Festival of Speed – set to take place on June 23-26 – will be celebrating 50 years of BMW’s M division. The sculpture will pay homage to five decades of M cars, showcasing some of the marque’s most iconic models.

Since 1997, each Goodwood Festival of Speed central feature has comprised an innovative sculpture marking the achievements of a different manufacturer or milestone. BMW’s Motorsport division was launched in May 1972 with only 35 employees. However, it soon became one of the most successful racing departments in the world.

Visitors to the 2022 Festival of Speed will see BMW M’s most celebrated vehicles take to the hill across the weekend, with many of its famous drivers behind the wheel. BMW was previously honoured with the 2016 central feature, when the marque celebrated its centenary with an impressive gathering of cars.

Frank van Meel, CEO of BMW M, commented: “For our 50th anniversary, we couldn’t imagine a better place to celebrate our products with fans of the brand. I am particularly looking forward to unveiling a certain vehicle to the world’s public for the first time – a vehicle we have been waiting a long time for.”