Aston Martin and The Heart of Racing prepare for the Le Mans challenge

Aston Martin is heading into the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a renewed sense of purpose. After securing a career-best fourth place at the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, where Tom Gamble and Harry Tincknell finished just five seconds behind the winning BMW, the team is finally seeing the fruits of their labor. It is a massive step forward for the #007 Valkyrie, proving that the work behind the scenes is paying off on the track.

Adam Carter, Aston Martin’s Head of Endurance Motorsport, is clear about the mission. The team has been aggressively targeting their performance deficits, specifically improving their out-lap pace. Watching these stunning British Racing Green machines navigate the fastest sections of a track is something to behold, and their ability to stay competitive despite the Valkyrie only entering its 11th race in the series is impressive.

Though the #009 entry suffered a retirement in the final hour at Spa, the project's trajectory remains upward. As the team returns to La Sarthe—a circuit where they successfully completed their maiden outing in 2025—Carter remains focused on the bigger picture. With the naturally-aspirated V12 Valkyrie, the team is not just here to participate; they are chasing the legacy of the 1959-winning #5 DBR1. As Carter says, the brand's DNA is forged in competition, and they are here to fight for the top step.