Aston Martin has shared exciting news about their 2025 Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar AMR LMH. This car will make its international debut at the World Endurance Championship (WEC) season opener in Qatar. The liveries and driver lineups for the new Le Mans Hypercar entries have been revealed, and it’s time to dive into the details!
Valkyrie AMR LMH Liveries
First, let’s talk about the liveries. Aston Martin will race three Valkyries in 2025. All of them will be operated by the Heart of Racing Squad. The cars in the WEC will showcase Aston Martin’s iconic green color scheme. This includes different shades of green, like the darker British racing green, along with highlights of lime green—a color that has become a signature for Aston Martin.
The liveries look incredible! The cars numbered 7 and 9 will have similar designs when they hit the track for the WEC prologue sessions later this month. This move continues the tradition of green cars on the hypercar grid. In 2023, Vanwall raced with their non-hybrid LMH, and in 2024, Lamborghini entered with their lighter green SC63 cars. Now, Aston Martin is joining the lineup in 2025!
IMSA vs WEC Liveries
However, the liveries for the WEC cars will differ from the IMSA car. The number 23 Valkyrie, which will compete in the GTP class, will have the recognizable blue and yellow color scheme from the Heart of Racing team. This design is different from the WEC cars, making it easy for fans to spot the IMSA entries on the track.
You can expect to see the blue and yellow Valkyrie in every GTP race starting with the IMSA’s second round of the season, the Mobile One 12 Hours of Sebring, taking place next month in March.
Driver Lineup for 2025
Now, let’s discuss the drivers who will be behind the wheel of these amazing cars. Aston Martin has announced a total of six drivers for the 2025 season, competing in both WEC and IMSA championships.
For the WEC hypercar lineups, the 007 Aston Martin will feature British racer Harry Tincknell, who is already confirmed as one of the drivers. He will be joined by Tom Gamble. Tom is a former McLaren Factory racer, and he is making his way into the hypercar realm with the Heart of Racing team.
The 009 Aston Martin will see Alex Rivas as one of its drivers. Recently, it was revealed that Marco Sørensen, a factory Aston Martin driver, will be joining Alex for the full season.
IMSA Driver Lineup
Moving on to the number 23 IMSA GTP Valkyrie, it will be piloted by Ross Gunn and Roman DeAngelis. These two drivers have been vital to the GTD and GTD Pro lineups of the Heart of Racing’s Vantage GT3 entries in the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship.
It is also important to note that Gunn and DeAngelis will drive the WEC Valkyries for the bigger endurance races. This includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 1,812 km race in Qatar, and the WEC season finale at the Bapco Energy 8 Hours of Bahrain in November.
It’s likely that one of the WEC drivers will also participate in the IMSA events for larger endurance races, such as Sebring and Petit Le Mans. Many expect that driver to be Alex Rivas.
Aston Martin’s Vision for the Valkyrie
Adam Carter, who is the head of Aston Martin’s endurance racing program, shared some thoughts about the new Valkyrie AMR LMH. He stated, “The Aston Martin Valkyrie is a revolution in automotive engineering history. It represents the pinnacle of performance, design, and innovation. The race car shares many strands of DNA with the road car, featuring the same V12 power unit at its heart. With an extraordinary fusion of F1 technology and road car mastery, the Valkyrie is truly built for racing.”
With the Valkyrie’s participation at the highest level of global endurance racing, it will further showcase Aston Martin’s technological achievements. This is an exciting time for Aston Martin as they prepare for the 2025 racing season.
What’s Next for Aston Martin?
With the liveries and driver lineups officially announced, Aston Martin fans are eagerly waiting for the action to begin in 2025. The Valkyrie AMR LMH will compete at the highest levels of endurance racing. This is a thrilling time for Aston Martin and its supporters!
What do you think about these liveries and the drivers who will pilot the cars? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
FAQs
What is the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR LMH?
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR LMH is a Le Mans Hypercar designed to compete in the World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship starting in 2025.
Who are the drivers for the Aston Martin Valkyrie in 2025?
The drivers include Harry Tincknell, Tom Gamble, Alex Rivas, Marco Sørensen, Ross Gunn, and Roman DeAngelis.
What colors will the Valkyrie cars feature?
The WEC cars will feature shades of green, including British racing green and lime green, while the IMSA car will have blue and yellow colors.
When will Aston Martin race the Valkyrie AMR LMH?
The Valkyrie AMR LMH will make its racing debut in 2025, starting with the WEC season opener in Qatar and the IMSA’s Mobile One 12 Hours of Sebring.
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