Goodwood Trophy 1950

Despite not being a Championship Formula One race, this was a very significant race for BRM. After the disappointment of Silverstone on 26th August 1950, the P15 V16’s second race meeting at Goodwood a month later was considerably more encouraging and despite very wet conditions, Reg Parnell won not only the minor Woodcote Cup but also the full Formula One Goodwood Trophy later that same day. Despite starting the race 7th on the grid, Parnell raced through the field to beat Prince Bira in the Maserati 4CLT/48 and despite the atrocious conditions, demonstrated the potential of the V16.