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F1 champion Jenson Button recently revealed he would love to take on Le Mans in an Aston Martin designed by Adrian Newey
An F1 champion, Jenson Button, has expressed his interest in racing the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Aston Martin Valkyrie, a hypercar designed by Adrian Newey. The Valkyrie made its Le Mans debut in 2025, with cars finishing in 12th and 14th positions. Aston Martin initiated the Valkyrie project in 2016, collaborating with Red Bull’s Newey to bring F1 technology to the streets. Featuring a 6.5-liter V12 engine and an electric motor, the Valkyrie generates a remarkable 1,155bhp, reflecting the pinnacle of road car engineering. Button, a Le Mans veteran, shared his ambition in an article on Aston Martin’s website, outlining his goals to compete with the Valkyrie at Le Mans and complete his Triple Crown challenge in motorsport.
