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There were onboard cameras as the Aston Martin Valkyrie set a new Silverstone lap record

  • The Aston Martin Valkyrie set a new Silverstone lap record
  • The record was broken by over 10 seconds
  • Aston Martin shared an onboard video of the lap

Published on Dec 16, 2024 at 1:05 PM (UTC+4)
by Daksh Chaudhary

Last updated on Dec 16, 2024 at 8:26 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Tom Wood

The Aston Martin Valkyrie has once again proven itself as one of the best cars out there, setting a new Silverstone lap record of one minute 56.42 seconds.

This time is more than 10 seconds faster than the previous record, making the Valkyrie one of the fastest road-legal production cars.

The lap was set by Darren Turner, a three-time Le Mans class winner.

Darren’s impressive driving skills combined with Aston Martin Valkyrie’s speed just proved how capable the car is at high speeds.

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New Silverstone lap record set by Aston Martin Valkyrie

Aston Martin recently released an onboard video capturing this historic lap.

It’s definitely worth checking it – this is a seriously quick car.

The footage revealed the Valkyrie’s incredible grip and stability as it flew through Silverstone’s high-speed corners.

The video is posted on Aston Martin’s official YouTube channel, where car enthusiasts were surprised by the vehicle’s record-breaking laps.

With a 6.5-liter V12 hybrid engine producing 1,139HP and generating 1,100kg of downforce, the Valkyrie continues to impress everyone.

Aston Martin Silverstone lap record
Aston Martin

In fact, many even dubbed the car as a Formula 1 car for the road.

Now, after this amazing Silverstone lap record achievement, the brand is set to compete in IMSA and WEC with the Valkyrie LMH.

Fans reaction to the record-breaking video

Aston Martin fans from around the world gathered to share their thoughts on the new success, with one viewer commenting: “I know it’s an extreme car but a < 2 minute lap in a road car on road tyres is unreal.”

Aston Martin Valkyrie breaks speed record
Aston Martin

Another added ‘now you gotta do the Nurburgring!’ showing their amazement at the Valkyrie’s performance.

One fan congratulated Aston Martin, writing: “The sound of the car, the power and speed, it activates every sense to be able to drive it, and even so it is unreal and unimaginable that a street legal car can break records after records! Congrats AM, congrats team! Win Le mans in 2025 with LMHs!!!”

The new Silverstone lap record by Aston Martin Valkyrie is just the beginning of a new chapter for the brand.

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