The legendary Brooklands Museum is preparing to celebrate a landmark moment in motorsport history as 2026 marks 100 years since Britain hosted its very first Grand Prix. The historic Brooklands circuit, widely regarded as the birthplace of British motorsport, will stage a spectacular centenary celebration honouring a century of speed, innovation, and racing heritage.
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The centrepiece of the celebrations will take place on 8 August 2026, exactly 100 years after the original race was held in 1926. Organisers are planning an extraordinary gathering of 100 Grand Prix cars spanning every era of racing, from pioneering pre-war machines to modern Formula 1 technology. Many of the cars are expected to run in demonstration sessions across the surviving sections of the famous circuit.
The event will also feature a brand-new exhibition dedicated to Britain’s first Grand Prix and the evolution of international motor racing. Visitors will be able to explore rare memorabilia, historic racing stories, and interactive displays celebrating the engineering brilliance and fearless drivers that shaped Grand Prix history over the last century.
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Adding even more significance to the occasion, the Royal Automobile Club, the organisation responsible for staging the original 1926 race, has reunited with Brooklands to support the centenary celebrations. Motorsport publications and historic racing organisations are also joining the tribute, highlighting the enormous influence Brooklands had on British and global motorsport culture.
For enthusiasts and collectors alike, the Brooklands Grand Prix Centenary promises to be one of the standout automotive events of 2026. Combining iconic racing cars, living history, and the atmosphere of one of motorsport’s most legendary venues, the celebration will offer a rare opportunity to witness where British Grand Prix racing truly began.
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