Aston Martin Valkyrie to Tackle 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans with British Hopes Riding High
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The Aston Martin Valkyrie, a British-built hypercar, returns to the 24 Hours of Le Mans aiming for its first overall victory since 1959. Backed by the works team THOR, it enters the top-tier Hypercar class with strong momentum from early WEC season results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Aston Martin Valkyrie aiming for at the 24 Hours of Le Mans?
A: It aims for Aston Martin’s first overall win since 1959, competing in the Hypercar class of the world’s premier endurance race.
Q: Who are the Valkyrie drivers?
A: Car #007: Harry Tincknell, Tom Gamble, Ross Gunn. Car #009: Marco Sørensen, Alex Riberas, Roman De Angelis.
Q: What are the key features of the Aston Martin Valkyrie?
A: The only Le Mans Hypercar based on a road-legal model, with a 6.5L V12 engine, and the only one competing in both WEC and IMSA.
Q: When is the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans?
A: June 13, 2026 at 16:00 CET, at Circuit de la Sarthe in France.
Q: What is Aston Martin’s history at Le Mans?
A: Won overall in 1959 with the DBR1. In 2026, 67 years later, it returns with Valkyrie to chase another title.