Aston Martin tests updated Valkyrie hypercar for 2027 racing season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:58 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Aston Martin has begun testing an updated version of its Valkyrie LMH ahead of its third season in the World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship in 2027. The initial rollout took place at Hinton Airfield in the UK over Monday and Tuesday, marking a significant step in the development of the hypercar. This testing phase is crucial for fine-tuning performance and making necessary adjustments before the competition. Following these tests, the team will continue to monitor the vehicle's capabilities as they prepare for the upcoming racing seasons.
- •Testing of the updated Valkyrie occurred at Hinton Airfield in the UK.
- •This marks Aston Martin's preparations for the 2027 racing season.
- •The Valkyrie will compete in both the WEC and IMSA championships.
- •Initial testing took place over two days this week.
- 11:58 AMRacer — Significant upgrades tested for Aston Martin Valkyrie
- 9:00 AMMotorsport.com — Aston Martin begins testing updated Valkyrie hypercar for 2027 WEC and IMSA
"Aston Martin is working on a number of updates for its Valkyrie LMH ahead of the car's third campaign in the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship in 2027 On Monday and Tuesday, the British manufacturer and its partner The Heart Of Racing carried out an initial rollout of the updated Valkyrie at the Hinton Airfield in the UK. This was followed by a first full-fledged ...Keep reading
"Aston Martin’s Valkyrie Hypercar looks set to receive a substantial update for the 2027 season, with the British brand revealing that the car completed a comprehensive development test at Silverstone on Wednesday to evaluate the future performance direction of its LMH contender.
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External links- RacerAug 20, 2026, 11:58 AMSignificant upgrades tested for Aston Martin Valkyrie
Aston Martin’s Valkyrie Hypercar looks set to receive a substantial update for the 2027 season, with the British brand revealing that the car completed a comprehensive development test at Silverstone on Wednesday to evaluate the future performance direction of its LMH contender.
- Motorsport.comAug 20, 2026, 9:00 AMAston Martin begins testing updated Valkyrie hypercar for 2027 WEC and IMSA
Aston Martin is working on a number of updates for its Valkyrie LMH ahead of the car's third campaign in the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship in 2027 On Monday and Tuesday, the British manufacturer and its partner The Heart Of Racing carried out an initial rollout of the updated Valkyrie at the Hinton Airfield in the UK. This was followed by a first full-fledged ...Keep reading
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