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

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

Riberas, transitioning from The Heart of Racing team's GT program, will drive the No. 009 Valkyrie. His appointment follows an impressive 2023 season with victories in both WEC LMGT3 and IMSA's GTD Pro categories.

Both drivers have been involved in the Valkyrie's development testing phase. The V12-powered Hypercar represents Aston Martin's return to top-tier endurance racing, with the team aiming to build on the brand's rich motorsport heritage.

Team principal Ian James emphasized the drivers' selection was based on their demonstrated speed, patience, and commitment during the testing program. Additional driver announcements for both the WEC and IMSA programs are expected soon.

The Aston Martin THOR Team's entry marks a significant milestone in the manufacturer's racing history, as it seeks to compete at the highest level of endurance racing with its revolutionary Valkyrie platform.

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