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Heart of Racing has outlined their IMSA and FIA WEC driver line-ups ahead of their nearing Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar programme endeavour.
The Heart of Racing (THOR) has been chosen to oversee Aston Martin’s factory Hypercar project, set to debut in Qatar at the end of the month in the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship. Two green Valkyries, numbered #007 and #009, will compete against eight other Hypercar manufacturers. Each car will have two-driver line-ups, with exceptions made for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The North American-based IMSA SportsCar Championship will feature a single blue #23 Aston Martin Valkyrie in the GTP category, co-piloted by Ross Gunn and Romain de Angelis. THOR team principal Ian James expressed gratitude for the opportunity, highlighting the program’s extensive testing and the Valkyrie’s unique powertrain. Aston Martin’s Head of Endurance Motorsport, Adam Carter, emphasized the innovative design and performance capabilities of the Valkyrie, noting its integration with F1 technology. The Valkyrie’s official racing debut is set for the Losail International Circuit, followed by IMSA’s 12 Hours of Sebring, with Motorsport Week slated to showcase a gallery of the Valkyries soon.
