Goodwood Motor Circuit, 15 September 2025 – The weekend saw crowds of more than 150,000 transported back in time to the Goodwood Motor Circuit's heyday between 1948 and 1966 when the West Sussex venue was a regular fixture on the international motoring scene. From Friday 12 to Sunday 14 September, spectators and classic car enthusiasts celebrated the timeless spirit of racing at this year's Goodwood Revival, with Rolex Testimonees going head-to-head on the legendary track and triumphing at the finish line. Rolex has been the Official Timepiece of the gathering and Title Sponsor of the Rolex Drivers' Club since 2004, honouring the event's commitment to this bygone era and the storied journeys which play out on and off the track.

Founded by The Duke of Richmond in 1998, the Goodwood Revival is a dazzling display of cars, costumes and characters, which create a unique sense of camaraderie. At the Rolex Drivers’ Club, racing heroes and their families find a second home, reunited in their shared love of the sport’s past and present. Among them this year were a trio of Rolex Testimonees and well-known faces at the event, Sir Jackie Stewart, Tom Kristensen and Jenson Button. Taking a break from the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, Button started the race weekend in exemplary fashion, claiming his first Goodwood Revival victory in the Freddie March Memorial Trophy at the wheel of his 1952 Jaguar C-Type. Speaking of his maiden win at the Goodwood Revival, with his family watching on, Button, says:

On Sunday, the circuit set the stage for a meeting of motor sport champions as the British racing legend competed alongside Kristensen in the Royal Automobile Club TT Celebration. The Danish nine-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans was fresh from a spectacular victory in the St. Mary’s Trophy Part 1 on Saturday afternoon, having previously earned the winner’s wreath in the same race in 2010 and 2015. Kristensen reflects on his memories at the Goodwood Motor Circuit:

Commenting on the atmosphere in the Rolex Drivers' Club after the race, Kristensen continues:

This year’s Revival paid an emotional tribute to the late Jim Clark. It was 60 years ago, on the sweeping corners of the Goodwood Motor Circuit in 1965, that Clark and Sir Jackie recorded identical lap times, of 1 minute 20.4 seconds – a feat that remains unchallenged and stands as a testament to their immense talent. The Scotsmen’s rivalry defined an era of racing, while their deep mutual respect transcended the sport. To mark the milestone, The Duke and Duchess of Richmond presented Sir Jackie with the Goodwood Ton Trophy in honour of his contribution to the motoring world and in memory of his dear friend. Part of the Rolex family of Testimonees since 1968, Sir Jackie has returned to the Revival year after year, keeping alive the memories of this golden age of racing while making monumental strides for the next generation.

The immersive energy and nostalgia extended far beyond the racetrack and stood firm under the unpredictable British skies. Families arrived in carefully curated period attire and drivers prepared to race in front of their loved ones, sharing the emotions and celebrating the sport that they have dedicated their lives to. As the hum of engines softened and the event drew to a close, Rolex continued its tradition of awarding a specially engraved timepiece to the Driver of the Meeting, recognizing Chris Ward for his passion for motor racing and competing on the track. This year, the Swiss watchmaker presented a Perpetual 1908 for the first time at the Revival, a fitting accolade which embodies heritage and timeless elegance, a spirit that has characterized Goodwood since cars first raced there in 1948, and will do so for decades to come.

ROLEX AND MOTOR SPORT

Rolex celebrates human achievement, recognizing the journey marked by milestones and emotions that culminates in defining moments – determined by a path followed, not just a trophy. Since then, Rolex’s support has grown, extending to the sport’s most esteemed figures, revered endurance championships and leading events. This relationship encompasses the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the contests that together form the Triple Crown of Endurance Racing – the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA, the Twelve Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. For almost three decades, Rolex has also supported classic automotive events steeped in elegance, beauty and tradition, including the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and the Goodwood Revival. Rolex welcomed motor sport legend Sir Jackie Stewart into its family of Testimonees in 1968 and he has since been joined by fellow high achievers, namely: Tom Kristensen, the record nine-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner; Mark Webber, the 2015 FIA World Endurance Champion and multiple Grand Prix™ winner and Jenson Button, the 2009 FIA Formula 1® Drivers’ World Champion who is currently competing in endurance racing; and Jamie Chadwick, a pioneer for women in motor sport who this year is contesting the European Le Mans Series.