Aston Martin Valkyrie Arrives in Texas for FIA World Endurance Championship
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Austin, Texas (September 2, 2025) - The Aston Martin Valkyrie is set to make its highly anticipated debut at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) during the FIA World Endurance Championship's Lone Star Le Mans. As Aston Martin celebrates 75 years in America, the Valkyrie continues to evolve as both a road-derived hypercar and a competitive force in endurance racing.
Valkyrie targets first top ten finish in WEC
The Valkyrie, raced by the Aston Martin THOR Team, has already impressed fans in North America as the only hypercar competing in both IMSA and the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). After scoring a sixth-place finish at Road America in August, the team now sets its sights on breaking into the top ten at COTA.
The #007 Valkyrie will be driven by Tom Gamble (GBR) and Harry Tincknell (GBR), while the #009 entry will see Alex Riberas (ESP) and Marco Sørensen (DEN) return to action. This all-star lineup brings experience from GT3 victories and consistent WEC performances, fueling optimism for a strong result in Austin.
A Unique Hypercar for the World's Premier Racing Stage
Developed from the road-going Valkyrie, the competition version features:
A race-optimized carbon fiber chassis.
A 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 revving to 11,000 rpm.
Power output restricted to 680 bhp, per WEC hypercar regulations.
Despite the capped power, the Valkyrie has already demonstrated impressive reliability, completing 14 of its 15 races across IMSA and WEC since debuting at the Qatar 1812km earlier this year.
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Drivers and Team Ready for COTA Challenge
Tom Gamble (#007): "It's my first time racing at COTA, and I can't wait. The progress we've made with Valkyrie is exciting - a top ten would be a fantastic result."
Harry Tincknell (#007): "We're confident Austin will suit us more than São Paulo. The long straights should play to our strengths, and the team is feeling positive after the summer break."
Alex Riberas (#009): "COTA feels like home to me, and it's my favorite track in the world. We're motivated after our success here last year, and we're ready to push for more."
Marco Sørensen (#009): "The car is improving every race. With focus and execution, we can fight for a strong result in Texas."
Team Principal Ian James added:
"Incremental progress is our focus. We've tested since São Paulo and know more about the car every race. COTA is special to us, and a top ten finish is our clear target."
Vantage GT3 Returns to a Proven Hunting Ground
Alongside the Valkyrie, Aston Martin's Vantage GT3 will also compete in Texas - a circuit where the car has enjoyed multiple WEC victories. The Heart of Racing team will run the #27 Vantage with Ian James, Zach Robichon, and Mattia Drudi, while Racing Spirit of Léman fields the #10 Vantage GT3, fresh off a podium finish in São Paulo.
The Vantage's legacy at COTA includes 10 class victories and 13 podiums, cementing its reputation as one of the most successful GT3 racers on the grid.
Conclusion
With the Valkyrie aiming for its first WEC top-ten finish and the Vantage GT3 chasing another class victory, Aston Martin heads into Lone Star Le Mans 2025 with momentum and confidence. For U.S. fans, the weekend marks a milestone: the debut of the Valkyrie at COTA and a celebration of Aston Martin's 75 years in America - combining racing heritage with the thrill of hypercar innovation.
