50 Years of World Champion James Hunt
Freddie Hunt to attend the 2026 Festival
In 1976, an unconventional racing driver, a daredevil and Formula 1’s first ‘pop star’, won the World Championship in the premier class: James……
Giacomo “Ago” Agostini
15-time world champion to be our guest
When the roar of engines and the buzz of the paddock can once again be heard at Rittergut Birkhof from 31 July to 2 August, the Grand Meeting will…
Grand Meeting at Retro Classics Essen
Retro Classics from 8–12 April 2026! You’re all very, very welcome! Please share and spread the word – we’ll be there. Grand Meeting.
Vanina Ickx – at the Grand Meeting
“Iron Dame” – in 2026
The major festival “Grand Meeting” showcases the next generation. We are proud to present Vanina Ickx, a racing heroine of the present day, from 31…
5-time Le Mans overall winner
Derek Bell is coming to the Grand Meeting
The next international racing legend has been confirmed, and we are thrilled to announce that we are continuing the lineup of legendary Le Mans…
Jacky Ickx – Top driver legend
6 Le Mans and 8 Formula 1 victories
Big news with a very special highlight: Le Mans legend and Formula 1 and endurance racing winner Jacky Ickx is coming to the Grand Meeting 2026. With…
Grand Meeting 2026
The great summer gathering
The 20th anniversary of this magnificent and incomparable festival is not the only milestone approaching for the grand classic car and automotive…
January Highlight:
InterClassics Maastricht
The place to be … at the very beginning of the year. This is always the top fair to kick off the season: InterClassics Maastricht at the MECC…
Guest of Honour 2026:
Lance David Arnold
We are delighted to announce the second prominent driver for the Grand Meeting 2026, following Hans-Joachim Stuck: Lance David Arnold is coming!