Updated: Goodwood Festival of Speed report and pics

Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series demonstrated the most appropriate way to leave the start line

Lewis Hamilton took centre stage on Saturday – and didn't disappoint his fans

Alain Prost's achievements were highlighted with a parade of cars from his career

Emerson Fittipaldi may have aged, but the broad sideburns and long smile are still evident

New Jaguar F-type took to the circuit in 3.0-litre supercharged V6 flavour

In between runs the Jaguar F-type prototype was being secreted in a container

A paddock of supercars waiting patiently to be unleashed onto the legendary track

A marching band was just one of the many sideshows to the track action

Making its debut at the GFoS was the revised McLaren MP4-12C. It was piloted by F1 star Jenson Button on Saturday

This Shelby GT500 was shipped over to Goodwood for its UK debut

Stirling Moss may be 82, but that didn't stop him driving at Goodwood this weekend

With its supercharged 5.8-litre V8, the GT500 is a punishing beast – as this overzealous driver testified

The infamous Silk Cut Jag is a Goodwood show star and stormed up the track in front of crowds of admiring onlookers

Making its UK debut was this camouflaged Renault Clio Sport prototype

With the action on the famous hillclimb underway, Lotus took centre stage as the featured marque

This Renault 5 Maxi Turbo impressed crowds lining the hill thanks to its 350bhp

This Ferrari 458 Spider will soon have a rival in the McLaren MP4-12C Spider

The GT MF5 is the latest BMW-engined sports car from the retro German firm

The Supercar Run was as packed - as ever - with new models, including several world debuts

Friday's action began in cold and damp conditions

In honour of McLaren's revisions to its MP4-12C, a smokey getaway was on the cards

While smoking's not usually condoned, the GFoS crowds were more than happy with this NASCAR's efforts

McLaren's MP4 had been adorned with a Union Flag vinyl wrap for the weekend

The hillclimb action was packed with everything from classic racers to contemporary supercars

Jaguar was the star draw at Goodwood last year, and had a strong presence at this year's Festival, too

This historic Fiat S74 from 1911 took to the hill. It won the US grand prix in 1912

The Jaguar XK120 was followed up the hill by a classic C-type

The Infiniti Emerg-E was driven up by Red Bull driver Mark Webber. It was the first time it's ever been seen in action

Another shot of the Jaguar C-type as it hurtled elegantly down the start/finish straight

This brash Trophy Truck is powered by a huge 8.2-litre V8, which produces 850bhp. You could certainly hear it coming

Not to be upstaged was this 2010 Red Bull F1 racer driven by Sebastien Vettel. The exhaust note alone was something to behold

A 600bhp 1937 Mercedes W125 storming the circuit. The 5.6-litre supercharged racer was driven to victory by Dick Seaman

The stunning sculpture in tribute to Lotus provided an appropriate backdrop

Among the classics was this 1.5-litre V8-powered F1 car from the 1960s

A Toyota Camry rally car burned up the asphalt and cloaked the crowds in smoke

BMW's new M6 coupe was put through its paces. Powered by the same turbocharged unit you'll find in the M5, progress was swift

The iconic Audi Sport Quattro is always a favourite at the event. The car took Stig Blomqvist to victory in 1984

Race cars weren't the only attraction. This Pikes Peak 16-litre truck was a force to be reckoned with on track

No event would be complete without a high speed run courtesy of a high-revving Ferrari 458 Italia

Passenger rides in the Skoda S2000 rally car were available for a lucky few

The Ferrari California HS 4.2 V8 is the Prancing Horse's updated California model that costs over £150k

Despite not finishing this year's gruelling Le Mans race, this Toyota TS030 HV-R racer showed real pace up the hill...

... as did Audi's entry, which has dominated Le Mans for the last few years

Not to be outdone, Mercedes' presence was strong, as demonstrated by this CLK GTR, which won the GT Championship in 1997

This Lola-Drayson electric LMP-style racer features regenerative dampers, wireless charging and 850bhp

Here, the 1995 Le Mans-winning McLaren-BMW F1 GTR showed off on the famous hill

Designed to celebrate 50 years of the original Renault Alpine A110, this stunning concept took to the track

This Chevrolet Camaro SS hurtled down the track accompanied by a pleasing V8 rumble

This open-top Lancia LC1 ran alongside the group C racers in 1982. Despite its 1.4-litre unit, it's devastatingly quick...

...but no match for the Porsche 956, which dominated the series between 1982 and 1984

Seeing millions of pounds worth of cars was a sight to behold - as these showgoers would testify

This stunning Ferrari 312 looked as steady as it did in 1968 when it won a rain-soaked Rouen GP

The 1184bhp Bugatti Veyron Super Sport drew a crowd...

...as did the Lamborghini Aventador. While not as quick as the Bugatti, it's no slouch; it'll hit 217mph

The Pagani Zonda R made its debut at the FoS

This Alfa Romeo 1993 DTM challenger eyed the start line before blast off

Not all of the action happened on four (or indeed six) wheels. This picture was taken just before a 100-metre long wheelie

Being the passenger in one of these sidecar racers requires agility and nerves of steel

Noble's brutal M600 was bathed in camera flashes. The £200k supercar is devastatingly fast

Showgoers young and old waited for the next supercar instalment with cameras at the ready

The Nissan Juke R was another crowd pleaser. Underneath its skin lie the internals of the Nissan GT-R

The Pagani Zonda R blasted past crowds with this year's Festival statue standing proud in the backround

The Lexus LFA was one of the most expensive cars to grace the hill circuit asphalt

Action wasn't confined to the hill, with the rally stage in particular seeing some spectacular action

Aston Martin had a strong presence at the GFoS and ferried passengers up the iconic hill to admiring glances

Former kart racer Carolynn Hoy led a tribute to 'Mr Karting', Martin Hines

The single-seat BAC Mono has become well known since its first appearance at the event last year

Subaru's BRZ was another crowd favourite and has recently gone on UK sale

The Lamborghini Aventador offered as much drama as you'd have found at the FoS

Nothing beats the rumble of Merc's thunderous V8 in a drop-top SLS

As ever, Goodwood allowed the fans as close as possible to the participating machinery

A Bentley Continental provided a swift, yet opulent way to hurtle up or down the track

Gordon Shedden and Matt Neal were among the BTCC stars at the FoS

The action wasn't just on four wheels on the hillclimb, it was in the air...

...and on two...

...and three wheels

Both Red Bull F1 drivers took to the hill, and not just in their F1 cars

The supercar paddock was the best chance to see the latest hot metal

The McLaren MP4-12C can still pull the crowds long after its launch

The Jaguar F-Type was one of the most important models at the FoS. It goes on sale next year

A Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series in a typically smokey launch

It's easy to forget that Morgans are more than capable of lighting the rear tyres

Race2Recovery is a scheme to rehabilitate wounded soldiers through a series of rally events

The Renault Clio Renaultsport received its first public outing, admittedly in a camouflage wrap

Tens of thousands of fans flocked to Goodwood during the weekend

The Nissan Juke R combines compact SUV looks with supercar pace

The M3 'Chrome Bullet' was one of a number of wrapped M3s on BMW's stand

The Jaguar XF Sportbrake received its UK debut at the show

The youngest ever double world champion, Sebastian Vettel, wowed the crowds on Saturday