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Le Mans Ultimate’s latest update was showcased by Motorsport Games CEO Stephen Hood today (3rd June 2025), but he ended the presentation on an intriguing note.
Not only would MSG be at the Circuit de la Sarthe on the 13th of June but the team would be announcing more about the game’s future, with the unmistakable sound of a V12-powered Aston Martin Valkyrie teased.
The Gaydon-based manufacturer has flirted with the idea of racing its Valkyrie in WEC since 2019, with its initial effort binned until it was clear the series had entered a new golden era.
American team The Heart of Racing is spearheading the Valkyrie programme with two cars in the World Endurance Championship this year and a single entry in the IMSA SportsCar Championship.
The most striking thing about the Valkryrie, other than its dynamic looks, is its incredible V12 powerplant – the only 12-cylinder engine competing at the pinnacle of world motorsport.
Although it’s stymied by the negative effects of the engine’s extra weight, the Valkyrie has offset this by running without a hybrid system across its front axle, unlike its LMH rivals Peugeot, Ferrari and Toyota.
Because Hypercars are kept competitive due to a Balance of Performance (BoP) calculation (decided by series organiser Automobile Club de l’Ouest and the FIA), it’s hoped the Valkyrie’s lack of battery boost will not affect its performance.
However, copying the Vanwall Vandervell’s drivetrain choice doesn’t bode well for its real-world prospects…
“I think there are some great opportunities there with what is an amazing car,” said Hood in an earlier interview about future LMU content, perhaps indicating we will be able to drive the Valkyrie much sooner than we’d have imagined, including a potential 2025 DLC pack.
Are you looking forward to driving the Aston Martin Valkyrie in Le Mans Ultimate? Let us know in the comments below.
Featured image courtesy of Aston Martin
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