Aston Martin has unveiled its hypercar for the WEC and IMSA racing series.
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Aston Martin has unveiled its hypercar, the LMDh specification, which will compete not only in the WEC season but also in the American IMSA series. The WEC car is painted in traditional British racing green, while the IMSA car is painted blue.
The Valkyrie will make its debut in the WEC championship at the end of February at the 1812km Qatar race. The #007 car will be driven by Harry Tincknell and Tom Gamble throughout the WEC season, while the #009 car will be driven by Marco Sorensen and Alex Riberas.
In the IMSA championship, we will see the Valkyrie drivers Ross Gunn and Roman De Angelis behind the wheel; both drivers should also complete the driver lineup in the WEC.
Under the "hood" of this car is a atmospheric 6.5l Cosworth V12 engine, which will offer fans a fantastic sound.
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Adrian Hallmark, chief executive officer of Aston martin Lagonda said: "This is a proud moment for Aston Martin. To be returning to the fight for overall honours at the 24h Le Mans exists at the very core of our values and marks a key milestone in our motor racing heritage. As the only hypercar born from the road to challenge at the top of sports car racing in both the WEC and IMSA, the Valkyrie is an embodiment of our enduring sporting ethos, on that has defined the brand for more than century."