Saudi millionaire takes $4.5M Aston Martin Valkyrie to unlikely place in surprising twist
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Owner skips luxury cities for a famous race track
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Rare Valkyrie Spider makes appearance in Nurburg
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Track-ready hypercars are starting to show up more
Published on May 07, 2025 at 10:26 PM (UTC+4)
by Callum Tokody
Last updated on May 08, 2025 at 1:13 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Callum Tokody
The Aston Martin Valkyrie has shocked fans after a Saudi millionaire brought the hypercar to the Nürburgring in one of the most unexpected sightings of the year.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is typically reserved for display in Monaco or London, but this Saudi millionaire clearly had other plans.
By bringing the hypercar to the Nürburgring, the owner is signaling a shift in how such rare vehicles are used.
It’s a move that blends status with performance in a striking way.
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Aston Martin Valkyrie spotted at the Nürburgring
Aston Martin Valkyrie sightings are rare, but catching one at the Nürburgring is almost unheard of.
This hypercar, seen cruising through central Nurburg, is the Spider variant, which is even rarer than the coupe.
Only 85 Spider units were produced, compared to 150 of the coupe, making this appearance all the more notable.
The Saudi millionaire behind the wheel seems to value the thrill of performance over mere visibility.
Nürburgring becomes a new playground for the hypercar elite
The Nürburgring has long been a proving ground for serious performance cars.
Now, it’s drawing in owners like this Saudi millionaire who want to use their hypercars for more than just show.
Although Aston Martin has not officially attempted a lap record for the Valkyrie at the track, the car’s record-breaking run at Silverstone speaks volumes.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie, powered by a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 hybrid, produces 1,139 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in just 2.6 seconds.
A Saudi millionaire sends a message with his Aston Martin Valkyrie
Traditionally, a Saudi millionaire might be seen rolling slowly through Mayfair or cruising along the Boulevard de la Croisette.
This Nürburgring appearance, however, flips the script entirely.
It shows that the appeal of the hypercar is moving beyond luxury aesthetics and toward real performance.
The Valkyrie is designed to be driven hard, and this outing might inspire others to rethink how they treat multi-million-dollar machines.
More hypercars could follow to the Nürburgring
If one Aston Martin Valkyrie can turn heads at the Nürburgring, others could soon follow.
The AMR Performance Centre in Nurburg, established by Aston Martin in 2018, offers professional support for drivers looking to test their cars’ limits.
This trend, spearheaded by a bold Saudi millionaire, could mark a wider shift in how hypercar owners approach performance.
The Nürburgring may soon become a regular destination for those willing to put their hypercars to the test.
By bringing the Aston Martin Valkyrie to the Nürburgring, this Saudi millionaire has shown what happens when passion meets performance.
Rather than treating the hypercar as a static symbol, the owner has reminded the world what it was built for.
And in doing so, he may have set a new standard for how these rare machines are truly appreciated.
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Callum Tokody is a content writer at Supercar Blondie, where he covers the latest in the automotive world with a focus on design and performance. Callum has a background in automotive journalism and has contributed to a range of publications in Australia and the UK. Outside of work, he’s a design enthusiast with a soft spot for anything with a V8 and a good story.
