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Valkyrie’s Petit Le Mans finale
Valkyrie returns to Road Atlanta and matches its best IMSA finish of 2026, closing the season with a fifth-place result in the ten-hour endurance race.
The story in brief
- The result: fifth overall at Petit Le Mans on 3 October 2026, matching Valkyrie’s best IMSA finish of the season.
- The team: Aston Martin THOR Team, with Ross Gunn, Roman De Angelis and Alex Riberas.
- The Grange connection: discover Aston Martin road cars in Birmingham, Brentwood, Edinburgh and Hatfield.
The race result
Ten hours at Road Atlanta
Petit Le Mans brings the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season to a close with a ten-hour race. In Aston Martin’s official post-race report, the #23 Valkyrie is confirmed in fifth place overall, equalling the result achieved at Road America earlier in 2026.
The car led at several points in the final three hours and remained in the fight for a podium. Full-course yellow periods affected the strategy, and a late drive-through penalty preceded the fifth-place finish.
It was a return to a significant venue: Valkyrie earned its first global podium at Road Atlanta with second place in 2025.
The Valkyrie programme
A V12 with an endurance mission
The racing Valkyrie competes in IMSA’s GTP category and the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class. It was developed from the Valkyrie production car by Aston Martin and THOR, using a race-optimised carbon-fibre chassis and a modified 6.5-litre V12.
Those shared origins are part of the interest for Aston Martin followers. The competition car is engineered for endurance regulations, so its race specification and power limit should be read separately from the road-going Valkyrie’s figures.
- Race duration
- 10 hours
- 2026 result
- 5th overall
- Racing engine
- 6.5-litre V12
Aston Martin on the road
Bring the sporting story closer
For guests exploring Aston Martin through Grange, the racing news gives context to a marque with a broad range of road cars. Start with the vehicle that fits the journeys you want to make.
The Vantage is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8. The DB12 offers a grand-touring direction, while the Vanquish brings a V12 to the current road-car range.
A showroom visit lets you compare seating positions, cabin materials and the specification choices in person. Tell the team which models interest you and how you plan to use the car; they can confirm suitable vehicles to view and discuss a test-drive appointment.
Aston Martin at Grange
Your local connection to the marque
Grange’s motoring heritage began in 1956. Our Aston Martin retailers in Birmingham, Brentwood, Edinburgh and Hatfield help guests choose new and pre-owned cars, with aftersales support for owners.
Browse the current Aston Martin offers, then speak to your chosen retailer about the model, specification and availability that suit you.
Aston Martin Birmingham
The Green, Stratford Road
Shirley, Solihull
B90 4BQ
Aston Martin Hatfield
Mosquito Way, Hatfield Business Park
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
AL10 9US
Your questions answered
Valkyrie and Petit Le Mans FAQs
How did Valkyrie finish at Petit Le Mans 2026?
The Aston Martin THOR Team’s #23 Valkyrie finished fifth overall on 3 October 2026. The result equalled its best IMSA finish of the season.
Who drove the #23 Valkyrie?
Ross Gunn and Roman De Angelis were joined by Alex Riberas for the ten-hour Petit Le Mans race at Road Atlanta.
Is the racing Valkyrie based on the road car?
Yes. Aston Martin and THOR developed the competition version from the production Valkyrie. The racing chassis, engine specification and operating limits are tailored to endurance-racing regulations.
What does GTP mean in this story?
GTP is the premier prototype category in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Valkyrie also races in the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Where can I explore Aston Martin road cars with Grange?
Contact our teams in Birmingham, Brentwood, Edinburgh or Hatfield through the Aston Martin retailer directory. Confirm the model available to view or test drive before travelling.
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Sources: Aston Martin race report, 4 October 2026; Aston Martin Petit Le Mans preview; Aston Martin UK Vantage; Grange heritage; Grange retailer directory.
Information checked 8 October 2026. Photographs © Aston Martin. Competition and road cars are identified in the captions.
