Goodyear Blimp returns to European motorsport

The Goodyear Blimp will return to European motorsport after a 35 year absence.

It will accompany the tyre brand’s much-anticipated return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, before setting flight to Germany where it will accompany the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup races as part of the Nürburgring 24 Hours race weekend.

The Goodyear Blimp is globally recognised and has been an ambassador for the brand for almost a century.

Mike Rytokoski, chief marketing officer, Europe at Goodyear, said: “A true icon that has captured the imaginations of fans and consumers across the world for almost a century, the Goodyear Blimp is instantly recognisable. Its return to Europe is long-awaited and is the perfect way to celebrate our return to European and international motorsport.”

The Goodyear Blimp operating in Europe is a Goodyear-branded Zeppelin NT semi-rigid airship. This model is the largest semi-rigid airship in the world today, measuring 75 metres long, up to 19.5 metres wide, and 17.4 metres tall.