Aston Martin's valkyrie set for 2025 endurance race debut
The Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar, the only racing hypercar equipped with a high-revving, naturally aspirated V12 engine, will debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in February.
Aston Martin has confirmed that its Valkyrie hypercar will participate in the 2025 season of this prestigious endurance racing series. The car will first appear on February 28 during the 1,800-kilometre Qatar race and will later compete in the 24-hour Le Mans race, adding an exceptional presence to the event.
The Valkyrie hypercar is the only vehicle in its class based on a road-legal model. It comes with a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine, similar to the road version, but the power is limited to 680 horsepower to meet hypercar class regulations. Aston Martin has adjusted the power unit for endurance racing, optimizing torque and fuel efficiency.
After halting the project in 2020, Aston Martin resumed work on the racing version of the Valkyrie, completing over 15,000 kilometres of testing on tracks worldwide. The car features several unique aerodynamic solutions, including a redesigned rear wing and a "shark fin," alongside 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 the Aston Martin brand in the race for top honours.
In the IMSA series, one Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar will be driven by Ross Gunn and Roman de Angelis and will debut in THoR blue livery during the 12-hour Sebring race in March.
Adam Carter, head of Aston Martin Endurance Motorsport, highlighted that this is an ideal moment to enter the top tier of sports car racing. He praised the collaborative efforts of ACO, IMSA, and FIA in developing increasingly popular championships and expressed full support for their approach. Carter commended their success in shaping the format and promoting the series, calling it a golden era for sports car racing and a valuable opportunity to compete globally in a fair and competitive environment.
