Motoring Legends
Motoring legends
Our 2026 motoring guest hosts are Ant Anstead, Jenson Button, Aaron Shelby and Jennie Gow, with more VIP hosts to be confirmed.
Ant Anstead
Ant Anstead attends Celebration of Speed for the third year in a row. Ant has been building bespoke cars since he was a child, and has gone on to supply cars and artwork to museums, private collections and enthusiasts all around the world. Best known for his TV work on shows like Wheeler Dealers, For the Love of cars and Master Mechanic, the Californian living Brit is back in the UK this year filming the third season of Born Mechanic. This Devon born lad loves returning to Lympstone to represent his charity. And this year has a big surprise in store for global car fans!
jenson button
Jenson Button, MBE, is the 2009 Formula 1 World Champion, winning the title with Brawn GP after one of the most incredible seasons ever witnessed in Formula 1. Over an illustrious 18-year career with teams like Williams, Renault, Honda, and McLaren, Jenson secured 15 wins and 50 podiums. Post F1, he competed in numerous different racing classes, before officially retiring from professional racing following the 2025 World Endurance Championship (WEC) finale in Bahrain. He continues to serve as a prominent expert pundit for Sky Sports F1 and has also just announced a new role as and ambassador for Aston Martin F1. Jenson also continues to race his historic cars, including his beloved 1952 Jaguar C-Type, which was originally owned by five-time Formula 1 World Champion Juan Manuel Fangio.
AARON SHELBY
Aaron Shelby is the grandson of the infamous Carroll Shelby and is one of the highest profile members of the Shelby community. He serves as a board member of Shelby International, the umbrella organisation under which all the Shelby entities operate. He is co-President of the Carroll Shelby Foundation and serves as Shelby American’s direct liaison with Ford Motor Company to create fantastic performance vehicles for enthusiasts worldwide. A lover of both cars and racing, Aaron is honoured to help carry on his grandfather’s legacy.
Jennie gow
Jennie Gow is a distinguished British sports broadcaster, best known for her work in motorsport journalism. She is widely recognised for her insightful coverage and presenting roles in Formula 1, Extreme E. MotoGP and Formula E. Jennie has become a prominent voice in the F1 paddock, interviewing drivers and providing expert analysis during live broadcasts. Providing key insights in the hit Netflix show, Drive to Survive.
Jennie is also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in sports media, often speaking about the importance of representation for women in motorsport. At the end of 2022, Jennie suffered a major stroke, losing the ability to communicate. Ever since, she has fought tirelessly to find her voice and use it to help other stroke survivors.
