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Aston Martin to enter 24 Hours of Le Mans with a Valkyrie prototype
Aston Martin is making a significant move by entering both the FIA World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship. This is a major step for the company, which recently gained attention in Formula 1 and has a successful history at Le Mans. The Valkyrie, originally a road car developed in collaboration with Red Bull Advanced Technologies, will now be modified to meet WEC regulations and compete in the hypercar class at Le Mans. Aston Martin’s chairman, Lawrence Stroll, emphasized the importance of performance in the brand’s endeavors and expressed their goal to create a deeper connection with customers and the community through endurance racing. The knowledge gained from Aston Martin’s involvement in Formula 1 will also be utilized to enhance the capabilities of the Valkyrie car in both Le Mans and the WEC.
Source: Crash
