Goodwood Revival 2025: Yesterday's World Looking Towards Tomorrow

Every September, stepping through the gates of the Goodwood Revival is like taking a trip back in time. You don't enter a racetrack, but a living stage where engines, vintage fashion and music take you back some sixty years. Every detail, from the clothing worn by the attendees, including the public and not just the drivers, to the memorabilia markets, to the dry roar of classic cars and the excited ticking of pedal cars in children's races, immerses you in a magnificent world of nostalgia. This year's Goodwood Revival added an element of modernity that bodes well for the future of classic cars: all of them took to the track using sustainable fuel. A revolutionary choice that shows how even an event dedicated to the past can keep pace with the challenges of tomorrow. It is a clear message: a passion for history does not mean immobility, but a commitment to building a more responsible future.

The most authentic spirit of the Revival, looking to the future, can be found in the Settrington Cup, the race for small pedal-powered Austin J40s, where orderly rows of children between the ages of four and ten, dressed in period costumes, compete on the Boxes straight with the same determination as the adult champions. It is a scene that draws applause and reminds everyone that passion starts at a young age. It is brilliant to remember this, something that rarely happens.