Rolex&rsquo;s historical ties with the Goodwood Revival is once again celebrated.

This year marks Rolex's 20th anniversary of partnering with the Goodwood Revival, celebrating a nostalgic homage to a bygone era where both mechanical and fashion innovations continue to inspire. As the Official Timepiece of the event and Title Sponsor of the Rolex Drivers&rsquo; Club, the Swiss watchmaker is integral to the Revival&rsquo;s captivating atmosphere. Under classic English skies, with ever-changing weather, spectators flocked to Goodwood from 6th to 8th September, 2024. Despite the arrival of autumn, guests embraced the three-day celebration with boundless energy and enthusiasm.
All around, the air buzzed with the roar of engines and captivating performances, with the Duke of Richmond&rsquo;s impeccable attention to detail driving the festivities. This year, the immersive Rolex Drivers&rsquo; Club embraced a winter sports theme, featuring an Alpine-inspired ski chalet, a bobsleigh team, and snow-dusted pine trees. On the track, vintage vehicles from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s demonstrated their timeless elegance and performance, decades after their creation. While the Goodwood Revival honours the past, it also looks to the future. In fact, the event made history by introducing sustainable fuel across all 13 races, making it the first historic motorsport gathering in the world to race exclusively in this environmentally conscious way.

Honoured as Revival Royalty, Rolex Testimonee and three-time FIA Formula 1&reg; Drivers&rsquo; World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart also celebrated the 55th anniversary of his first World Championship victory at Monza, Italy, this past weekend. Marking this significant milestone, Sir Jackie also unveiled the new home for the original Tyrrell Shed&mdash;the legendary garage where his 1971 and 1973 World Championship-winning cars were crafted. After a meticulous restoration, the shed has been relocated to the Goodwood Motor Circuit, preserving its legacy and offering visitors a remarkable journey back in time.
Reflecting on this magical moment and his illustrious career with Tyrrell, Sir Jackie shares: &ldquo;The weekend was special and emotional in many ways because I have reflected on the times that changed my life. Ken Tyrrell was a remarkable man and he saw great potential in me. We worked together throughout my career and formed a great relationship that saw us win three Formula 1 titles, and we achieved all of this, in this wooden hut. Goodwood Motor Circuit has been a big part of my career and the early moments with Tyrrell, at this track, paved the way for my future achievements.&rdquo;
The Duke of Richmond added, &ldquo;Sir Jackie is an integral part of the Goodwood family and a regular attendee at the Revival, alongside Rolex. To host him here for the unveiling of the Tyrrell Shed is incredibly fitting, as he had his first test for Ken Tyrrell at Goodwood in 1964. Several years later, Sir Jackie became a Rolex Testimonee, before winning his first World Championship in 1969, of which he celebrates the 55th anniversary this past weekend.&rdquo;

To conclude the event, Rolex awarded the Driver of the Meeting with a specially engraved Oyster Perpetual Datejust. This prestigious accolade, recognising exceptional skill in honouring the sport&rsquo;s heritage, was presented to Oliver Bryant, who secured first place in both the Sussex Trophy and the Whitsun Trophy. As dusk fell, the celebrations carried on at the retro-themed carnival located Over the Road from the Goodwood Motor Circuit, marking the end of yet another unforgettable year of one of the world's greatest historic motorsport gatherings.
Rolex Testimonee and nine-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Tom Kristensen competed in a number of exciting races this year. He shares, &ldquo;Throughout the weekend I raced three very different cars, including a 1955 Cooper-Jaguar in the Sussex Trophy and a 1961 Ferrari in the Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy &ndash; it was demanding but truly enjoyable. For the drivers, the upside to the rainy conditions was that we were able to spend more time in the Rolex Drivers&rsquo; Club reconnecting. The atmosphere was electric and it was special to celebrate 20 years of Rolex&rsquo;s involvement.&rdquo;

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