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Salisbury suffered defeat in a close encounter with playoff-chasing Torquay United away from home after two second-half goals sealed their fate.

After a crucial win against a struggling Eastbourne Borough side, Salisbury set their sights on another club in need of a result in Torquay United.

Salisbury-based motorsport star John Bennett kicked off a new season of FIA Formula 2 Championship competition this weekend (6-8th March), enjoying his first race action with Trident Motorsport alongside the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne, Australia.

Salisbury scored twice in ten minutes to see off relegation-threatened Eastbourne and go ten points clear of the drop zone.

British motorsport rising star John Bennett enters a new FIA Formula 2 Championship season full of optimism, with front-running speed throughout official testing pointing towards an exciting 2026 ahead for the Trident Motorsport driver.

Salisbury suffered a late defeat at the hands of Maidstone United thanks to a goal from substitute Sesay in the 83rd minute.

British motorsport rising star John Bennett enters a new FIA Formula 2 Championship season full of optimism, with front-running speed throughout official testing pointing towards an exciting 2026 ahead for the Trident Motorsport driver.

The Whites take home a crucial point after going down to ten men and conceding a penalty in additional time to deny the visitors all three points.