Competitor dies at Donington Park

Saturday, 24 May 2025 at 22:39

A man who was racing as part of the Vintage Sports Car Club’s event at Donington Park in Leicestershire has died.

Motorsport UK confirmed that Julian Grimwade died following an incident on Saturday 24th May.

In a statement Motorsport UK said:

“It is with great sadness that Motorsport UK confirms the passing of Julian Grimwade, who was competing at the Vintage Sports Car Club’s race event at Donington Park today [Saturday 24 May 2025].

Motorsport UK joins the entire UK motorsport community in mourning and sends its sincerest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Julian, as well as the Vintage Sports Car Club.

As with all serious incidents, Motorsport UK will conduct an investigation into the matter and cooperate with the relevant external authorities.”

Donington Park said the thoughts of everyone at the circuit remain with Julian’s family.

Official statement from Motorsport UK following an incident at Donington Park today.

Our thoughts go to the family and friends of the driver, as well as those in the VSCC community. https://t.co/iPD6ojVu2v
— Donington Park (@DoningtonParkUK) May 24, 2025

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