Silverstone Classic to be powered by the AA

The Silverstone Classic is delighted to announce a new partnership with the AA (the Automobile Association). As from 2012 the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival will be known as the ‘Silverstone Classic powered by the AA’.

The multi-year partnership with the UK’s leading breakdown service has significant benefits and synergies and is a logical union between two brands that share a common interest in motoring past, present and future.

Ford extends World Rally Championship participation with new two-year agreement with M-Sport

- Ford of Europe continues its World Rally Championship programme for 2012 and 2013
- Company signs new two-year agreement with British-based M-Sport, Ford’s long-term rally partner
- Jari-Matti Latvala confirmed as lead driver in Fiesta RS World Rally Car
- Former world champion Petter Solberg joins the team as second driver