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Aston Martin close to reviving Valkyrie LMH project for 2025 WEC, IMSA
According to Autosport, Aston Martin and the Heart of Racing team are in talks to revive the Valkyrie LMH programme, which has been on hold for over three years. The deal is not yet finalized, but it is expected to be completed within the next few weeks. Aston Martin is already discussing with suppliers and assembling a team to oversee the programme, including former Williams F1 engineering director Adam Carter. While Aston Martin did not confirm the revival of the Valkyrie LMH, they emphasized their sportscar racing DNA and stated that they closely monitor the evolving motorsport landscape. Heart of Racing team principal Ian James expressed their desire to move up to the top class of international sportscar racing but clarified that nothing has been agreed upon yet. The intent is for the Valkyrie LMH to compete in both the WEC and IMSA championships, and Multimatic Motorsport would continue to lead its development. The Valkyrie race car will be powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine developed with Cosworth, but it will not include the rear-axle hybrid system found in the road-going version.
Source: Autosport.com
