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Aston Martin admits it must turn around trend of F1 season

The Silverstone-based outfit began 2023 as Red Bull’s main challenger, with Fernando Alonso rolling off five podium finishes from the first six races. He also had a shot at winning the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Aston Martin: 2026 gearbox “a golden opportunity” for F1 to cut costs

After using customer units from McLaren and latterly Mercedes since its early Force India days in 2009, the Silverstone outfit is currently ramping its own transmission department ahead of 2026, when its new relationship with Honda obliges the team to create a bespoke gearbox.

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Grand Prix Trust launches £100,000 next generation engineering bursary

The latest initiative from the Grand Prix Trust has been launched in conjunction with the Silverstone-based National College for Motorsport and Silverstone University Technical College.

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BTCC Silverstone: Hill bats off Vauxhalls for free practice honours

One of four drivers in contention for the title, Hill set the fastest time in the early-morning session aboard his West Surrey Racing BMW 330e M Sport.

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Thompson back as Huff seeks BTCC 2024 ride

Thompson takes over the entry occupied at Knockhill last month by Rob Huff and will see out the season this weekend at Silverstone and next month at Brands Hatch.

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FIA plans more aggressive F1 wheel cover solution for next spray test

A first trial of an idea at Silverstone in July did not yield the results hoped for, with the wheel-fairings used only reducing the spray thrown up by a small amount.

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Alonso promised more aero efficient 2024 Aston Martin F1 car

The Silverstone-based team concedes that this year's car has been weak in that area, which is why it endured such a difficult weekend at Monza.

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Aston Martin promises that 2024 F1 car will have more efficient aero

The Silverstone-based team concedes that this year’s car has been weak in that area, which is why it endured such a difficult weekend at Monza.

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How Jonny Edgar overcame Crohn's disease to get back on track

Last season in the FIA Formula 3 Championship I had to deal with a loss of energy, feeling unwell, and I was losing lots of weight too. I managed OK in pre-season testing but, during the opening race weekend in Bahrain, I struggled. I had no strength to drive, and…

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The rising star getting back on track

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Mercedes, Aston Martin reveal latest F1 upgrades ahead of Dutch GP

Aston Martin trails Mercedes by 51 points as the campaign resumes in Zandvoort after the summer break, with the Silverstone squad having experienced a dip in form since Canada.

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10 key elements to watch at the Silverstone Festival

This year is a special one for Silverstone. The Northamptonshire circuit is celebrating 75 years since motorsport was first hosted at the old airfield and this weekend's Silverstone Festival event is set to be a great way to mark the occasion.

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Aston Martin still has budget left to keep developing 2023 F1 car

The Silverstone-based squad started the year as Red Bull's main challenger but has since had to face an increased threat from Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren which have all made good gains during the campaign.

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Espargaro near-crash set up last-lap Silverstone MotoGP thriller with Bagnaia

The Aprilia rider pipped championship leader Bagnaia on the line by 0.215 seconds after an enthralling last-lap battle on slick tyres as rain fell in parts of the Silverstone track.

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MotoGP British GP: Full Moto2 and Moto3 race results

A frantic 15-lap Moto3 contest kicked of Sunday’s race action at Silverstone, with Aspar’s David Alonso coming from last on the grid to take a sensational maiden victory.

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Aleix Espargaro wins British MotoGP, Francesco Bagnaia second

In a thrilling British MotoGP race at Silverstone on Sunday, Aleix Espargaro emerged victorious on the final lap, overtaking the reigning world champion Francesco Bagnaia. It was a nail-biting finish that left fans on the edge of their seats.

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Alex Marquez reveals “bastard” reaction to British MotoGP sprint win from Marc

The Gresini rider went from third on the grid in the damp 10-lap sprint at Silverstone on Saturday to claim his first MotoGP victory after fending off a late charge from poleman Marco Bezzecchi.

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Quartararo admits Japanese MotoGP bikes’ pace embarrassing their riders

Having qualified last, Yamaha rider Quartararo could do no better than 21st in the 10-lap sprint on Saturday at Silverstone.

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Quartararo admits Japanese MotoGP bikes’ pace embarrassing its riders

Having qualified last, Yamaha rider Quartararo could do no better than 21st in the 10-lap sprint on Saturday at Silverstone.

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Alex Marquez triumphs in British MotoGP sprint race at Silverstone

Alex Marquez emerged victorious in a thrilling British MotoGP sprint race at Silverstone, holding off a late charge from Marco Bezzecchi to claim the top spot. The race, marked by atrocious weather conditions, provided an exhilarating spectacle for fans as Marquez displayed exceptional skill and determination.

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MotoGP riders set for crunch meeting with British GP sprint under rain threat

Heavy rain has battered the Silverstone circuit all morning and led to the MotoGP final practice and qualifying sessions being run in extremely difficult conditions.

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Marco Bezzecchi secures pole position in treacherous conditions at British MotoGP

Marco Bezzecchi showcased remarkable skill and determination as he battled through atrocious weather conditions to claim pole position for the British MotoGP at Silverstone on Saturday. The Italian rider, representing Valentino Rossi's VR46 Ducati-satellite team, is now on back-to-back poles after securing the top spot on the grid at the…

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Alex Marquez slams “regional championship” race direction in MotoGP qualifying

Heavy rain has battered the Silverstone circuit all morning and led to FP3 and qualifying being run in torrid conditions.

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Alex Marquez slams “regional championship” race direction in wet MotoGP qualifying

Heavy rain has battered the Silverstone circuit all morning and led to FP3 and qualifying being run in torrid conditions.

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Quartararo: 'I'm going slower when I feel faster' in MotoGP British GP practice

The 2021 world champion endured a difficult day at Silverstone on Friday, finishing 10th in first practice before ending up 11th in the second session to narrowly miss out on progressing directly into Q2.

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