Aston Martin plans major Valkyrie upgrade for 2027 season
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Aston Martin is evaluating a significant upgrade for the Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar, targeting introduction in 2027. Ian James, team principal of The Heart of Racing, shared insights on the development, which aims to address weaknesses in the V12-powered prototype. This upgrade would mark the vehicle's third season in the World Endurance Championship. The decision to utilize so-called evo jokers is part of the ongoing assessment as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Aston Martin targets 2027 for the Valkyrie hypercar upgrade.
- •Upgrade aims to improve V12 prototype performance.
- •Ian James confirms the evaluation of evo jokers.
- •This will be the Valkyrie's third season in the championship.
- 3:30 PMMotorsport.com — Aston Martin evaluating first major upgrade for Valkyrie hypercar
"Aston Martin could introduce the first major upgrade to the Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar in 2027, according to The Heart of Racing team principal Ian James. The British manufacturer is evaluating the use of the so-called evo jokers to address some of the underlying weaknesses of the V12-powered prototype for what would be its third season in the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar ...Keep reading
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