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.
Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
From the first meaningful signals around Aston Martin’s 2026 Formula One programme to the announcement of Nicki Thiim joining Comtoyou Racing’s DTM Vantage GT3 effort, this week showed the marque operating across very different arenas at once.
Alongside ambition and momentum, there were more sobering developments too, with workforce consultations about job redundancies, serving as a reminder that behind the cars, competition and partnerships sit real people facing real uncertainty.
This week’s roundup reflects that balance; progress and pressure, heritage and hard reality, all part of Aston Martin’s complex present.
Put the kettle on and take your time with this one.
Fuel the Passion (FTP) - Weekly Roundup
A week that captured Aston Martin at multiple levels. From Vantage GT3 success at Daytona and the first on-track steps of the AMR26 in Barcelona, to a one-off Vanquish commission and the evolving reality of modern ownership, this week’s roundup reflects a brand in motion. We also look ahead to a packed AMOC events calendar for 2026 and share a personal update from the Fuel the Passion garage as the FTP Vantage prepares for the season ahead.
Fuel the Passion (FTP) – Weekly Roundup
From the formal start of Aston Martin’s works partnership with Honda in Formula 1, to Valkyrie’s return to the top class at Daytona, this week has been about direction rather than drama. We look at the end of the FIA Safety Car era, fresh perspective on the DB12 S, the newly announced Aston Martin Experiences programme for 2026, and what all of this tells us about where the brand is heading. As ever, it’s about context, accuracy and the bigger picture.
Fuel the Passion (FTP) Weekly Roundup
A week where Aston Martin’s world comes into sharp focus, from Formula 1 ambition and endurance racing milestones to real-world ownership realities and community moments. This Fuel the Passion Weekly Roundup brings together the stories that mattered, including a Safety Car that shaped F1 history, AML share price context, and an unforgettable New Year’s Day in London.
Fuel the Passion Weekly Report: All Things Aston Martin
As the EU’s 2035 combustion-engine deadline begins to soften, the conversation around the future of performance cars is quietly shifting. For Aston Martin, a brand built on emotion, sound and character, this matters more than most. This piece explores why a move from rigid deadlines to a managed transition could buy vital time, preserve identity, and shape how iconic marques balance policy, technology and passion in the years ahead.