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Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar: A Stunning Revival Ready to Conquer the FIA World Endurance Championship

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 26, 2025
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Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar: A Stunning Revival Ready to Conquer the FIA World Endurance Championship

Aston Martin’s long-awaited Valkyrie Hypercar is finally here, making its dramatic debut at the FIA World Endurance Championship Prologue test in Qatar. The car’s impressive presence commanded the attention of everyone in the pit lane, as Harry Tincknell, a member of the Aston Martin THOR Team, vividly recalls. It seems the Valkyrie project, resurrected by Heart of Racing, is living up to its hype, delivering not one, but two outstanding V12 machines set to compete in the FIA WEC and IMSA this year.

The Valkyrie’s debut on Lusail’s track made a powerful first impression, passing the visual and auditory tests with distinction. The car’s sleek design and resonating engine sound were indeed a spectacle, but Aston Martin’s team is well aware that winning races requires more than just aesthetics and noise. The real test lies in the performance, and the Valkyrie, a prototype derived from a road car, is here to give Aston Martin its best shot at winning the Le Mans 24 Hours overall since the 1950s.

The THOR team’s performance during testing may not have set any records, but it gave plenty of reasons to be optimistic. Covering an impressive 549 laps, the car showed potential, with no significant issues impacting its pace. Even the minor glitches and new-car-teething troubles did not overshadow the overall positivity of the visit to the Gulf.

The team, a blend of old and new faces, including staff from Multimatic and veterans from the Ford GT days, has come together well. This harmonious environment is a stark contrast to previous attempts at glory, such as the ill-fated Aston Martin AMR-One in 2011 or Nissan’s GT-R LM NISMO. Harry Tincknell describes it as the “best team environment and atmosphere” he’s ever experienced.

Where the Valkyrie truly shines is in its reliability. It has proven to be as dependable as it is visually and vocally impressive. Its competitive debut has also served as an opportunity to acclimate new drivers to the WEC and prototype racing. One such driver is Ross Gunn, who will be racing both in the WEC and IMSA this year.

Gunn’s journey from a potential coaching role to racing an Aston Martin Hypercar is nothing short of inspiring. The transition has been smooth, thanks to the supportive team environment. Now, his challenge is to adapt to a new racing style, where he needs to overtake GTs rather than give way to them.

The best part? This is just the beginning for the Valkyrie and the THOR Team. Following their departure from Lusail, all eyes will be on the team’s debut at IMSA GTP in Sebring. This will be followed by a rigorous 24-hour test as part of the pre-Le Mans preparations.

Heart of Racing team principal Ian James is confident yet cautious, acknowledging that while the team has made a concerted effort to ensure the car’s reliability, they are venturing into unknown territory.

The launch of the Valkyrie Hypercar, powered by a Cosworth V12, is a breath of fresh air in an era dominated by quieter turbo-powered motors. It’s an exciting throwback, but the real question is – will the performance match the ambition? We may not get the answers this weekend, but the intrigue surrounding the car’s potential will provide plenty of excitement in the meantime.

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