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How Aston Martin has begun preparations for its delayed Hypercar programme
Aston Martin announced its plan to build a Hypercar for the World Endurance Championship in 2019. The Valkyrie is set to debut at Le Mans in 2023. Many changes occurred since Aston’s initial plan due to LMDh introduction and LMH regulation updates. Aston Martin’s ownership change under Lawrence Stroll led to a shift in focus towards Formula 1, putting the Hypercar program on hold. However, the program was revived in 2022 with plans to compete in WEC and IMSA in 2025. The Valkyrie LMH will now be based on a bespoke hypercar, the Valkyrie AMR Pro, rather than the road-going model to catch up to the competition quickly. Multiple entities are collaborating to design and test the Valkyrie LMH, aiming for success in endurance racing.
