Back

Going the extra mile: Jenson Button to compete at Goodwood Revival in Jaguar E-Type acquired especially for the occasion

Goodwood Revival | Press Article 19/03/25

  • Jenson Button to race his1962 Jaguar E-Type in RAC TT Celebration
  • Former Formula 1 World Champion to attend across the weekend
  • Goodwood Revival takes place Friday 12 - Sunday 14 September
  • Early bird tickets available at com

Jenson Button, 2009 Formula 1 World Champion and current FIA World Endurance Championship driver, will return to this year’s Goodwood Revival to race his 1962 Jaguar E-Type in the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) TT Celebration.

The race, which is for the fastest and most iconic grand touring cars from Goodwood’s golden era, which hosted the RAC TT from 1960 to 1964, will see Button return to the grid in pursuit of victory since he last competed at the Revival in 2022.

Formerly raced by BRDC life member Ed Nelson in the 1965-66 season at the Nürburgring and Mugello, the 1962 model is the last of the famous Protheroe-prepared Jaguars. Having raced throughout the early 2000s, the CUT 8 ex-Protheroe last competed in the Revival’s RAC TT in 2013 with a different owner.

Button made his historic racing debut at the 2021 Revival behind the wheel of a 1962 Jaguar E-Type in the Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy, so it’s only fitting that he will once again drive an E-Type as he battles for the coveted RAC TT Trophy.

Friend of Goodwood and former Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button said: “I am delighted to be coming back to the Goodwood Revival in September, for the most enjoyable weekend of racing of the whole year. In fact, I love it so much, I have bought my own car to take part! I am very excited to be racing my ‘new’ Jaguar E-type in the TT. I can’t wait.”

Duke of Richmond CBE DL said: “The TT is a firm favourite amongst our competitors and spectators, so I’m sure everyone will share my excitement that Jenson has bought his very own Jaguar E-Type to compete in this year. I look forward to seeing him in action!”

Jenson Button’s attendance at the Goodwood Revival joins the previously announced Alfa Romeo celebration, VW Type 2 Split Screen track opening parade and all-sustainable fuel race list.

Book now to save on tickets during the early bird tickets
Customers can save on Goodwood Revival admission tickets during our early bird window, available now at goodwood.com.

-ENDS-

Notes to Editors:

The Goodwood Revival will take place on Friday 12 – Sunday 14 September 2025.

Tickets & Hospitality
Tickets can be purchased at goodwood.com or by calling the Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055.

Whether customers are looking for a great day out with friends, entertaining clients or celebrating something special, Goodwood’s unrivalled hospitality provides the ultimate setting to enjoy the events. Email hospitality@goodwood.com or call +44 (0)1243 755054.

Contact
For more information about Goodwood’s motorsport events, please contact Katharine Morgan, PR Manager: Katharine.Morgan@goodwood.com

For all other press enquiries please contact: media@goodwood.com

Imagery and news from Goodwood are available from our Press & Media site.

Stay up to date with all future announcements and on-event action across our social channels:

X (formerly Twitter) | Facebook | Instagram Goodwood Revival Goodwood Revival Style | YouTube

#GoodwoodRevival #RevivalStyle

***

Accreditation
Media accreditation for the Goodwood Revival is now open. Make your application here.

***

About the Goodwood Revival
The Goodwood Revival is the world’s greatest historic motor race meeting, and the only sporting event of its kind to be staged entirely in a period theme. More than just an unrivalled weekend of historic racing, it is an immersive celebration of vintage lifestyle, championing exceptional craftsmanship and the enduringly fabulous stories told by second-hand treasures. ‘Revive & Thrive’ is the thoroughly modern message woven through the Revival landscape; a clever stitch with which the old is made new again, it runs through every carefully restored classic car, each beautifully preserved piece of clothing as it is passed from one generation to the next.

It is, proudly, the world’s biggest and most glamorous second-hand event.