The best of Friday at the 2025 Goodwood Revival

12th September 2025

Russell Campbell

The 2025 Goodwood Revival roared to life on Friday, and with the skies staying mercifully dry, the historic Motor Circuit was alive with sound, speed, and style. From iconic parades to fierce on-track action, these are the best pics from a day of full-throttle action.

The Revival began with a joyful tribute to a true cult classic – the VW Type 2 Split-Screen. Celebrating its 75^th anniversary, Revival showcased the beloved van’s versatility and enduring charm. From family campers to fire engines, it’s been it all and Friday’s procession beautifully captured its chameleon-like ability to be whatever its owners needed it to be.

Later in the day, it was Alfa Romeo’s turn to take the spotlight with a spectacular parade marking 100 years since the marque won the Manufacturers World Championship. Legendary machines including the 158 Alfetta — a Grand Prix dominator of the 1940s — and the achingly beautiful Tipo 33 sports prototype thundered around the Motor Circuit.

As the day progressed, practice sessions began in earnest, giving spectators an early taste of Saturday and Sunday’s action. The Freddie March Memorial Trophy saw a glittering line-up of 1950s endurance racers from Jaguar, Aston Martin, and Ferrari take to the track.

On two wheels, the Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy delivered its usual blend of courage and chaos, as classic motorbikes and their riders tore around the circuit in a thrilling display of bravery. Then came the Goodwood Trophy, reminding everyone that pre-war grand prix cars from the 1940s and ‘50s can be just as hair-raising as anything on two wheels.

Perhaps the most moving moment of the day came with the Jim Clark tribute parade, honouring a man many consider the greatest racing driver of all time. A selection of cars he once raced – from nimble Lotus single-seaters to his legendary Indy 500-winning machines – lapped the circuit in glorious (albeit wet) celebration of a talent that has transcended generations.

With no fewer than 14 practice sessions lighting up the track throughout the day, Friday at the Revival wasn’t short on excitement. But it was the first race of the weekend, the Freddie March Memorial Trophy, that really brought the drama home. Under the soft glow of the setting sun, Jaguar D-Types, Maserati 300Ss, and other ‘50s icons went wheel-to-wheel into the dusk. The atmosphere was electric – the perfect close to an unforgettable opening day at the Revival.