Aston Martin's Valkyrie set to conquer endurance racing
The Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar, the only racing hypercar featuring a high-revving, naturally aspirated V12 engine, will debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in February.
Aston Martin has confirmed that its Valkyrie Hypercar will compete in the 2025 season of this prestigious endurance racing series. The car will debut on February 28 during the 1125-mile race in Qatar and subsequently participate in the 24-hour Le Mans race, making this edition exceptional.
The Valkyrie Hypercar is the only vehicle in its class that derives from a road-legal model. It is equipped with a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine, identical to the one found in the road version, but output is limited to 680 horsepower to comply with hypercar class regulations. Aston Martin has fine-tuned the power unit to meet the demands of endurance racing, optimizing both torque and fuel consumption.
After pausing the project in 2020, Aston Martin resumed developing the racing version of the Valkyrie, logging over 9,300 miles of testing on tracks worldwide. The car boasts several unique aerodynamic features, including a redesigned rear wing, a "shark fin," a quick-change panel system, and a pneumatic jack.
In the WEC championship, Marco Sorensen, Tom Gamble, Alex Riberas, and Harry Tincknell will drive two Valkyrie Hypercars in green livery. Thanks to a partnership with The Heart of Racing, these cars will represent Aston Martin in the quest for top honors.
In the IMSA series, one Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar will debut in THoR blue livery during the 12-hour Sebring race in March. Ross Gunn and Roman de Angelis will drive it.
Adam Carter, head of Aston Martin Endurance Motorsport, stated: "This is an excellent moment to join the pinnacle of sports car racing. ACO, IMSA, and FIA have collaboratively created championships that are growing in popularity. We fully support this initiative. They have done a great job establishing the format and promoting the series, making this a golden era for sports car racing. It's an opportunity to compete globally in a fair and competitive environment."
