The Aston Martin THOR Team that will take the British ultra-luxury performance brand back into the fight to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans outright for the first time since 1959, has named the first two drivers in its line-up for the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), Alex Riberas of Spain and Harry Tincknell from the UK. The breathtaking Aston Martin Valkyrie, set to make its world championship debut in the Qatar 1812km on February 28 next year, will be the only race car built to the FIA’s Hypercar regulations to simultaneously contest both the WEC and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2025. Reviving the famous #007 and #009 Aston Martin race numbers for 2025, two of these 6.5-litre, naturally aspirated V12 powered Valkyries, featuring race-optimised carbon fibre chassis, will be entered in WEC’s top Hypercar class. Valkyrie will make its IMSA debut in the GTP category at the world famous 12 Hours of Sebring in March. THE FERRARI 12CILINDRI’S PREMIERES IN THE MIDDLE EAST Ferrari has unveiled the striking new 12Cilindri in the Middle East at Dubai’s Armani Hotel, following its global debut in Miami. Featuring a V12 mid-front-engine producing 830cv and revving up to 9500rpm, the car blends heritage and cutting-edge technology. With 80 percent torque available at 2500rpm, it promises thrilling performance and instant accelerator response. The cockpit offers luxurious comfort with a glass roof, premium materials and advanced displays for both driver and passenger. A tribute to Ferrari’s iconic Gran Turismo cars, the 12Cilindri is crafted for driving enthusiasts and connoisseurs seeking exclusivity and unparalleled Italian design. The Ferrari 12Cilindri is aimed at driving enthusiasts, the long-standing Ferraristi, loyal to the emotions that the Ferrari V12 can deliver, as well as new clients dreaming of combining outstanding Italian design with exhilarating driving pleasure. The Ferrari 12Cilindri is designed for connoisseurs with a very clear vision of what Ferrari’s DNA has always been, truly making it a car for the few. ASTON MARTIN THOR TEAM CONFIRMS 2025 VALKYRIE WORLD TITLE ASSAULT motoring news Bahrainthismonth.com 90 December 2024
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