The surviving sections of the Brooklands banking, and the start-finish straight, will host runs from cars of earlier eras, with more modern F1 machinery taking to the test track at Mercedes-Benz World – situated on the infield of the historic course.
Motor Sport magazine was born in 1924 as the Brooklands Gazette, before adopting its current name the following year. As such, the 1926 grand prix was reported fully in that year’s September issue.
“A brighter scene than Brooklands on August 7 1926 would be hard to imagine,” read our account. “Sunshine, dresses, sumptuous cars, grass, trees, advertisements, and lastly the little green and blue projectiles themselves – such is the picture retained in the mind of this great event.”
“This centenary celebration is a truly special moment not just for Brooklands, but for British motorsport as a whole,” said Brooklands Museum Chief Executive Alex Patterson. “To bring together such an extraordinary collection of Grand Prix cars at the very place where it all began is incredibly exciting, and we look forward to welcoming Motor Sport – a magazine that was born here at Brooklands – to be part of this historic occasion.”
“Brooklands is woven into the DNA of Motor Sport magazine, so to return as an official partner for this landmark anniversary is hugely significant,” added Motor Sport editor Joe Dunn. “The 1926 Grand Prix was a defining moment for both the sport and our publication, and it’s an honour to celebrate that shared heritage 100 years on.”
Tickets are available at £39.95, and £19.95 for accompanied children aged four to 17 (under-fours are free), from www.brooklandsmuseum.com.