Step inside Blackthorn Racing at Silverstone as we prepare our Aston Martin Vantage GT3 for the Michelin Le Mans Cup on British soil. Episode 1, “Trust the Car”, takes you into Friday’s driver coaching, practice debriefs and candid conversations ahead of Saturday’s qualifying and race.
At the demanding Silverstone circuit, finding pace starts with confidence. Team Owner, Founder and Amateur Driver Claude Bovet speaks openly about his frustration after practice and the feeling he’s searching for behind the wheel.
Professional Driver Tom Canning helps Claude work through steering inputs, car balance and the confidence to trust the grip available. Hear Tom’s assessment of Claude’s progress, then join them as they review practice footage and discuss braking and throttle technique.
Technical Manager Dave “Gillies” explains why our car setup focuses on the Bronze-rated driver—and how making the Aston Martin predictable can benefit the performance of the whole driver pairing.
As the debrief unfolds, Claude describes the difference the coaching has made: more consistent pace, better grip and the feeling of being back “in the zone”. These are the conversations you rarely hear in race coverage, revealing the teamwork behind every improvement.
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