Tincknell and Riberas Join Aston Martin's WEC Hypercar Program for 2025

Tincknell and Riberas Join Aston Martin's WEC Hypercar Program for 2025

By Michael Anderson

November 24, 2024 at 12:38 AM

Aston Martin's THOR Team has announced Harry Tincknell and Alex Riberas as its first two drivers for the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar program, featuring the Valkyrie AMR-LMH.

Green Aston Martin F1 car racing

Green Aston Martin F1 car racing

Tincknell returns to Aston Martin after four years, having previously secured a LMGTE Pro class victory at Le Mans in 2020. He will pilot the No. 007 Valkyrie following his 2024 season with Proton Competition in FIA WEC and Ford Performance in IMSA.

"It's an absolute honor to return to Aston Martin for the Valkyrie program," said Tincknell. "The car will be a firm fan favorite with its amazing looks and incredible V12 engine sound. The DNA of the car feels strong, and we're aiming to repeat our Le Mans success from 2020."

Riberas, who will drive the No. 009, joins the program after achieving significant success with The Heart of Racing team, including victories in both WEC LMGT3 and IMSA's GTD Pro category.

"Being chosen for such an exciting project is a great honor," Riberas commented. "The Aston Martin Valkyrie is the most spectacular car I've ever driven, and sharing it with motorsport fans worldwide will be incredible."

Team Principal Ian James praised both drivers' performance during the testing phase, noting their combination of patience, speed, and dedication. The remaining driver lineup for Aston Martin THOR Team's 2025 WEC and IMSA campaigns will be announced in the near future.

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