Fuel the Passion Weekly Roundup
The Fuel the Passion Weekly Roundup is your regular digest of Aston Martin news, ownership insights, Formula One and GT racing updates, heritage stories, share price watch and a handpicked Aston Martin for sale from around the UK. Published each week, it brings together the most important developments from Aston Martin Lagonda, motorsport, historic models, events and the enthusiast community.
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Issue 45 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
Aston Martin's world rarely stands still, and Issue 45 brings another fascinating mix of racing triumphs, fresh ambitions and developments shaping the marque's future. We celebrate Car Blanche's outstanding GTD PRO victory at Petit Le Mans, explore Valkyrie's remarkable endurance racing progress and follow Blackthorn Racing's exciting road towards Le Mans. There's also the latest from Formula 1, Adrian Hallmark's plans for Aston Martin, the future of its V8 and V12 engines, and our mystery Car of the Week. All this and more in your latest Fuel the Passion Weekly Roundup.
Issue 44 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
A huge week in the Aston Martin world. Issue 44 brings championship success, Valkyrie progress, Blackthorn Racing’s Monza victory, Fernando Alonso’s 2027 decision, Adrian Newey, the latest AMR26 developments, the new DBX GT and Q London, plus Valhalla, V12 nostalgia, heritage, our five-week Aston Martin business review and an unusual twist to Car of the Week. We also look ahead to another packed motorsport weekend and introduce FTP’s new Lagonda at 50 Featured Article. Settle in — there’s plenty to explore.
Issue 43 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
From historic Aston Martins at Goodwood Revival to our developing collaboration with Blackthorn Racing, Issue 43 brings together another busy week in the Aston Martin world. We cover the latest motorsport news, look ahead to the Valkyrie racing at Fuji, explore a remarkable 1922 Grand Prix car that's remained in one family for nearly 70 years, and share the latest from the Aston Martin Owners Club. Plus, new films, familiar faces and a look at what's next for Fuel the Passion as autumn arrives.
Issue 42 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
Fuel the Passion goes behind the scenes with Blackthorn Racing and the #91 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evo at Silverstone, while Fernando Alonso’s future takes another intriguing turn. We also follow the latest developments at Aston Martin and Honda, look ahead to Formula 1 in 2027, discover a remarkable Valhalla in Indonesia and explore some unexpected Aston Martin appearances on screen and in the virtual world. Plus, another busy weekend of motorsport and a particularly tempting Aston Martin for this week’s Car of the Week.
Issue 41 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
Issue 41 of the FTP Weekly Roundup covers Aston Martin’s difficult Monza weekend, a major WEC victory at COTA, British GT title success, the new AMB 002 Roadster, a closer look at the viral debate around Aston Martin’s finances, Goodwood Revival Market Watch, a rare Car of the Week, and the latest from FTP including Blenheim, Hampton Court and Blackthorn Racing at Silverstone.
Issue 40 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
Aston Martin celebrates a significant GT World Challenge Europe victory at the Nürburgring as Issue 40 looks ahead to Monza, COTA and Donington, examines AML’s confirmed FTSE 250 exit, explores new ownership regulation, and introduces fresh FTP projects including the Anniversary Calendar and a special reader gift.
Issue 39 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
Fernando Alonso turns Aston Martin’s recent F1 progress into points at Zandvoort, Honda rebuilds for the future, the hardcore Vantage raises fresh questions around the RS badge, and Harry Metcalfe reaches a familiar conclusion on the DB12 S. We also follow the latest creditor dispute, revisit Aston Martin heritage, look ahead to a busy FTP filming weekend and celebrate the release of our long-awaited film, The People Who Built the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, featuring Steve Waddingham and the people whose memories bring Newport Pagnell’s Vanquish story to life.
Issue 38 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
Issue 38 follows Valkyrie’s latest Silverstone development work, a significant new investor in Aston Martin’s Formula One project and the first competitive test of Honda’s revised power unit. We also revisit Valen, examine possible new Vanquish and Vantage derivatives, assess Monterey’s auction results and go behind the scenes with Blackthorn Racing at Goodwood.
Issue 37 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
Aston Martin Valen takes centre stage in Issue 37, as we go far beyond the headline 850PS figure to explore its engineering, design, business significance and what it may reveal about Adrian Hallmark’s strategy. We also head to Monterey for the remarkable DB12 S ‘VMF’ commissions, look ahead to Zandvoort, follow Aston Martin’s DTM and British GT title battles, examine the latest financial picture and choose our FTP Car of the Week.
Issue 35 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
Aston Martin’s half-year results reveal stronger revenue, improved margins and growing Valhalla deliveries, but debt and financing costs remain a major concern. In Issue 35, we explain the figures in clear language, publish our new VH-era DBS Buyers Guide, revisit the first-generation Vanquish and bring together the latest Aston Martin news, motorsport and ownership stories.
Issue 34 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
Aston Martin’s week brings Blackthorn Racing success, the first track test of the heavily revised AMR26, a new Vanquish 25 anniversary edition and a £550 million financing package. We also explore the DB5-inspired Breitling collection, select a remarkable 1960 DB4 GT as FTP Car of the Week, and step inside a £350,000 Vantage GT4 in Aston Martin Heaven: Unleashed.
Issue 33 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
This week’s FTP Weekly Roundup spans Aston Martin’s past, present and future — from the dramatic new Dreadnought created for Call of Duty and Adrian Hallmark’s evolving turnaround plan, to Valkyrie’s latest racing progress, the AMR26’s difficult Spa weekend and an unexpected DB6 theme running through Yorkshire Elegance, the classic-car market and our Car of the Week.
Issue 31 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
This week’s Fuel the Passion Weekly Roundup begins under the Spa sunset, with Blackthorn Racing’s Aston Martin Vantage GT3 bringing a dramatic endurance story to life. We also cover Heart of Racing at Watkins Glen, Aston Martin Aramco’s difficult Austria weekend, the countdown to the AMR26 upgrade in Hungary, Goodwood’s new S-family showcase, AML share-price watch, AMOC updates, and a personal FTP reflection on London, craftsmanship and Aston Martin pride.
Issue 30 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
Issue 30 of the FTP Aston Martin Weekly Roundup looks ahead to a huge endurance racing weekend, with seven Vantage GT3s heading to Spa and Valkyrie continuing its IMSA journey at Watkins Glen. There’s also the latest on Aston Martin F1, the new FTP Buyers Guide, AMHT heritage stories, Wilton House, Gaydon and more from the Aston Martin world.
Issue 28 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
Aston Martin takes centre stage at Le Mans, with Valkyrie returning stronger in Hypercar, Vantage on pole in LMGT3, Blackthorn adding colour in Road to Le Mans, and Good Speed Racing claiming GT Open success at Misano. Plus: F1, Aston Martin lifestyle stories, Car of the Week, and the latest FTP updates.
Issue 27 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
This week’s FTP Weekly Roundup follows Aston Martin across a packed few days: Ecurie Ecosse Blackthorn’s superb Bronze Cup podium at Monza, Valkyrie learning in Detroit, Monaco hope for Aston Martin Aramco, Valhalla’s continued praise, AMOC and AMHT Vanquish momentum, Nicholas Mee heritage films, and our Car of the Week, a remarkable 1959 Aston Martin DB4 GT.
Issue 26 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
Issue #26 of the FTP Weekly Roundup follows Aston Martin from a difficult Canadian Grand Prix to stronger moments in British GT, F1 ACADEMY and IMSA, where Valkyrie takes to the streets of Detroit. Also inside: the growing Le Mans countdown, fresh reviews of the latest S-badged road cars, Aston Martin heritage from David Brown to Victor Gauntlett, Lagonda at 50, a little Bond intrigue, and a Car of the Week with a very rare twist.
Issue 25 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
This week’s Fuel the Passion Weekly Roundup leads with Aston Martin’s first overall Nürburgring 24 Hours podium, as the Walkenhorst Motorsport Vantage GT3 finished third and came close to second in the final laps. We also look ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix, reflect on Aston Martin’s changing retail presence in London, explore rare Aston Martin collector machines including the AMB 001 and Vanquish Zagato, and share the latest FTP update as the Vanquish 25th anniversary trailer has just gone live and an upcoming Buyers Guide starts to take shape.
Issue 24 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
FTP Weekly Roundup Issue 24 looks at a packed Aston Martin week: Valkyrie’s strongest WEC Hypercar result yet at Spa, Honda’s possible route to improve its troubled F1 power unit, strong DB12 S reviews, early Valhalla resale signals and a frank ownership look at the DBX707 after evo’s long-term test highlighted both its brilliance and its depreciation reality. Plus, our Car of the Week is a road-converted race car!
Issue 23 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
This week’s FTP Weekly Roundup follows The Heart of Racing Aston Martin Valkyrie as Spa becomes a key step on the road to Le Mans, while Aston Martin’s Vantage GT3 continues to impress in WEC and IMSA. We also cover Aston Martin’s difficult but improving F1 picture, the DB12 S review wave, Vanquish and Valhalla watch-notes, AMOC and AMHT heritage updates, and a rare Rapide AMR as Car of the Week.
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