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 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 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 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 36 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
Issue 36 is packed with Aston Martin stories, from Q by Aston Martin’s beautiful new Heritage Edition collection and more progress for Valkyrie and Vantage in motorsport, to the latest developments surrounding Aston Martin Lagonda’s finances. We also explore electric classics, Bertone’s return, a rare Vanquish Zagato heading to Monterey, plenty of heritage and community stories, plus another very special FTP Car of the Week waiting to be discovered.
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 01 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
A look back at the week’s Aston Martin headlines, from corporate developments and motorsport progress to AMOC community pride, heritage celebrations and a major award win for the club.
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