The roar of the Valkyrie has never been louder. Aston Martin's hypercar contender stormed to a breakthrough fourth-place finish at Spa-Francorchamps, sending a clear warning shot ahead of next month's 24 Hours of Le Mans. In a race that had everything—multiple Safety Cars, late-race chaos, and wheel-to-wheel drama—the British-built machine proved it belongs with the world's best.

This was only the Valkyrie's 10th outing in the FIA World Endurance Championship since its debut in Qatar last season. But at the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa, it looked like a seasoned contender. The #007 Aston Martin THOR Team entry finished just five seconds shy of victory, a margin that speaks volumes about the car's rapid development.

Behind the wheel, British drivers Harry Tincknell and Tom Gamble delivered a masterclass in racecraft and strategy. Tincknell produced the drive of the day, slicing through the field with a pair of decisive overtakes that rocketed the Valkyrie from 10th to 8th in a single lap. A perfectly timed Safety Car period then allowed the team to align its fuel strategy with the Hypercar frontrunners, setting the stage for a thrilling finale.

As the clock ticked down, Gamble found himself in the middle of a five-car battle for second place. The closing minutes were pure endurance racing theater. The Briton narrowly dodged a spinning Alpine through the legendary Eau Rouge corner, then made his move—passing a Toyota with less than five minutes remaining to snatch fourth. It was the kind of finish that reminds you why we love this sport.

The result marks the Valkyrie's best-ever WEC finish and the strongest performance yet for the #007 crew, who notched their second consecutive points finish. Aston Martin now sits fourth in the Hypercar Manufacturers' standings, while Gamble and Tincknell climb to ninth in the drivers' championship.

But it wasn't all smooth sailing for the British marque. The sister #009 Valkyrie, driven by Marco Sørensen and Alex Riberas, endured a frustrating race. Both drivers spent much of the event inside the top ten, but ultimately couldn't match the pace of their teammates.

With momentum building and Le Mans on the horizon, the Valkyrie is no longer just a beautiful car—it's a genuine contender. And for fans of Aston Martin, the best may be yet to come.