THOR has announced the drivers for the Aston Martin Valkyrie for IMSA 2026

THEAston Martin Valkyrie will make its Daytona 24 Hours debut. After skipping the Florida classic in 2025, the British prototype will indeed be on the starting grid for the twice-around-the-clock race on January 24th. The Heart of Racing will continue to run the car, and the American team has revealed the drivers who will be behind the wheel of the prototype for the upcoming season. As in 2025, Ross Gunn and Roman de Angelis will form the duo for the entire season. They will be joined by Alex Riberas for the longer races and by Marco Sørensen for Daytona. The quartet previously competed together in the 2025 GTD Pro class but were forced to retire due to a mechanical issue late in the race.

« I am delighted to be returning to Aston Martin and the passion for motor racing in 2026. Gunn said. 2025 was a year of learning, progress, and constant improvement with the Valkyrie. I think 2026 is an opportunity to continue this momentum and enjoy what we're building together. I'm really looking forward to Daytona; it's a race we missed last year with the Valkyrie, and I'm determined to return. I hope we can maintain the level of performance we showed at the end of 2025 and aim for the win. »

« I am delighted to be reunited with Heart of Racing and Aston Martin for our second year in the Hypercar category. adds De Angelis. Last year was a year of great progress for the whole team, and finishing it with our first podium was simply incredible. Heading into 2026, we're on a fantastic trajectory, and I'm extremely happy to be reunited with my teammate and friend, Ross Gunn. We're ready to tackle this new season together and continue to improve. » 

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