Aston Martin Valkyrie back in IMSA action at Laguna Seca
The Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar returns to IMSA competition this weekend at Laguna Seca, aiming to build on a strong performance at Long Beach.
- 10 in 11 starts
- 500 kW (680 bhp)
What Happened
The Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar returns to competitive action this weekend in Round 4 of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at the challenging Laguna Seca circuit in Monterey, California. Driven by Roman De Angelis and Ross Gunn, the car achieved its tenth top ten finish in 11 starts at Long Beach less than two weeks ago.
10 out of 11
Valkyrie's consistent performance in IMSA since its debut.
“If we execute, control our controllables and manage the strategy as we know we can, there is no reason to think we cannot fight for a strong result at Laguna Seca.”
Why this matters
The Valkyrie is the only road-derived hypercar competing in both the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA, showcasing how ultra-luxury road car technology translates to top-tier motorsport.
Terms in This Story
- IMSA
- International Motor Sports Association, the sanctioning body for sports car racing in North America.
- GTP
- Grand Touring Prototype, the top class in IMSA for hybrid and prototype cars.
- Hypercar
- The top class in the FIA World Endurance Championship, featuring high-performance road-derived and prototype cars.
- Corkscrew
- A famous downhill left-right turn at Laguna Seca with a 55-metre elevation change.
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