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Jenson Button in action at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes' two British Formula One World Champions – Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton – are both now confirmed to be appearing in action at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 29 to July 1). 

As Festival of Speed regulars, Jenson and Lewis know every inch of the demanding 1.16-mile Goodwood hillclimb, so will be demonstrating the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26, plus the McLaren MP4-12C supercar to full and memorable effect.

The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 team is one of seven current Grand Prix teams expected to attend the festival this summer. These will also include the Red Bull Racing team, in action with their reigning F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel and his team-mate Mark Webber.

Jenson will be present at Goodwood on Saturday, June 30, with Lewis taking to the Hill on Sunday, July 1.

Tickets and further information for the 2012 Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival can be found on the Goodwood website (www.goodwood.com/motor sport), or via the Ticket hotline +44 (0)1243 755055.