Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK riders Alex Lowes and Sylvain Guintoli will swap their usual tracks for the famous Goodwood House hill-climb this weekend, as the pair participate in the annual Festival of Speed.

Set to appear with their race-replica YZF-R1, Lowes and Guintoli will delight the crowds with two trips across Lord March's estate each throughout the four-day event which begins on Thursday 23rd June.

Guintoli will visit the UK event on Saturday 25th June and can be seen in action aboard his Yamaha as part of the motorcycle exhibition at 10:45 and 14:55 local time. Lowes will join the event on Sunday 26th, taking to the hill on the YZF-R1 at 11:35 and 15:15.  

Rising 300ft from its starting point, the 1,860m technically challenging and iconic course snakes its way across the Goodwood Estate and in front of the main house. Eager fans line the route to watch the breath-taking procession of famous and talented riders, drivers and machines as this year's event presents its 'Full Throttle - The Endless Pursuit of Power' theme to the crowds.

Alex Lowes

"The Festival of Speed is always a great event to be involved in so I'm looking forward to representing Yamaha there this year and having some fun on the hill with the YZF-R1. The public support is always special as it is a home event so I will try to put on a good show!"

Sylvain Guintoli

"I'm so excited to be back at the Festival of Speed! Obviously this year I won't be beating my personal best on the timed climb but I'm still looking forward to riding the YZF-R1 for the first time since my accident at Imola. I can't wait!"