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 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 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 32 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
What a sight! The battle-scarred Ecurie Ecosse Blackthorn Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT3 at Goodwood Festival of Speed leads this week’s FTP Roundup, alongside DTM success, WEC and IMSA previews, Aston Martin’s future plans, the latest Vantage developments 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 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 19 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
This week’s Aston Martin story feels broad and revealing: seven Vantage GT3s race at Paul Ricard, Blackthorn’s busy programme continues to build, Valhalla and Vanquish keep the road-car momentum strong, and AML’s share price shows a modest recovery without yet silencing the wider questions.
Issue 18 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
This week’s FTP Weekly Roundup covers the first wave of Aston Martin Valhalla verdicts, Aston Martin F1 after Japan, growing GT and endurance momentum, a practical DBX recall update, rising fuel costs, AML share-price movement and a beautiful Aston Martin DB4 as Car of the Week, plus an FTP update from last weekend’s Cotswolds AMOC trip.
Issue 16 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
This week’s FTP Weekly Roundup brings together a full sweep of the Aston Martin world, from growing scrutiny around the F1 team and Honda partnership to Valkyrie at Sebring, Blackthorn Racing’s ambitious GT campaign, and fresh in-depth praise for the 2025 Aston Martin Vantage from evo. Add in AMOC updates, heritage highlights and a striking V12 Vantage Roadster from HWM, and it becomes one of the fullest editions yet.
Issue 15 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
From Formula One challenges in Shanghai to the remarkable story of the Valkyrie hypercar programme, this week’s Fuel the Passion Roundup explores the latest developments across the Aston Martin world. We also look at the growing momentum behind Blackthorn Racing, rising fuel prices affecting enthusiasts, Aston Martin’s latest share price movement, and feature a stunning Vanquish S Red Arrows Edition as our Car of the Week.
Issue 11 - Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
What has Bahrain testing really revealed? How did Blackthorn deliver on the international stage? And what does AML’s latest share price movement tell us? This week’s FTP Weekly Roundup connects the dots across road, race and corporate reality.
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