Aston Martin Valkyrie Secures Fourth at Spa, Boosting Le Mans Hopes
Aston Martin’s Valkyrie Hypercar achieved a significant milestone by finishing fourth at the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship race at Spa-Francorchamps. This result marks the car's best performance in only its tenth WEC appearance, demonstrating growing competitiveness ahead of the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans. Drivers Harry Tincknell and Tom Gamble, piloting the #007 entry, utilized strategic fuel management and aggressive overtaking to climb from tenth place, narrowly securing fourth in a chaotic finish involving multiple Safety Cars. The success lifts Aston Martin to fourth in the Hypercar Manufacturers’ standings. However, the weekend ended in disappointment for the sister #009 car, driven by Marco Sørensen and Alex Riberas, which retired after a spin on the Kemmel Straight triggered a late Safety Car. Despite this setback, the team celebrated both cars reaching Hyperpole qualifying for the first time. With four consecutive points finishes, Aston Martin aims to build on this momentum for the June Le Mans race, seeking to add to its historic 1959 victory legacy.
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Aston Martin Valkyrie Secures Fourth at Spa, Boosting Le Mans Hopes
Aston Martin’s Valkyrie Hypercar achieved a significant milestone by finishing fourth at the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship race at Spa-Francorchamps. This result marks the car's best performance in only its tenth WEC appearance, demonstrating growing competitiveness ahead of the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans. Drivers Harry Tincknell and Tom Gamble, piloting the #007 entry, utilized strategic fuel management and aggressive overtaking to climb from tenth place, narrowly securing fourth in a chaotic finish involving multiple Safety Cars. The success lifts Aston Martin to fourth in the Hypercar Manufacturers’ standings. However, the weekend ended in disappointment for the sister #009 car, driven by Marco Sørensen and Alex Riberas, which retired after a spin on the Kemmel Straight triggered a late Safety Car. Despite this setback, the team celebrated both cars reaching Hyperpole qualifying for the first time. With four consecutive points finishes, Aston Martin aims to build on this momentum for the June Le Mans race, seeking to add to its historic 1959 victory legacy.
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