Why Aston Martin Refuses to Beat the AMG One at the Nürburgring with a Valkyrie

Why Aston Martin Won't deploy a Valkyrie to Beat the Mercedes-AMG One at the Nürburgring. The rivalry between car manufacturers is a constant engine of innovation, pushing the boundaries of speed and performance. This is especially true for the hypercar segment, where prestige and bragging rights hold immense value. Recently, the spotlight has been on Aston Martin and Mercedes-AMG, with their respective Valkyrie and AMG One battling for the Nürburgring lap record. However, Aston Martin's refusal to deploy a Valkyrie in the relentless pursuit of a record time raises interesting questions about priorities and brand identity. On the surface, it seems illogical. The Nürburgring lap record is a coveted trophy in the automotive world, a symbol of a car's ultimate capability. Pushing a Valkyrie to its limit on the track could seemingly secure Aston Martin bragging rights and potentially boost sales. However, a deeper look reveals a strategic decision aligned with Aston Martin's brand image, which stands in stark contrast to Mercedes-AMG's philosophy

[@T.a.r.a.n.p.r.e.e.t]

ngl i think the valkyrie has potentinal to get very close to the lap time set by the amg. i mean ieven if they get in the top 10 they would still hold value and not depriciate like crazy

[@MuppetsSh0w]

Very close? It would absolutely obliterate it. You got no clue what you're talking about.

[@VictorioLopes]

It most likely boils down to money. Renting out the nürburgring is expensive AF. Iirc that's also the reason Koenigsegg gave up on their lap record after crashing the one:1 years ago

[@yeetmeister0704]

Or it’s because the valkrie has an Amg engine and Mercedes doesn’t want a non Mercedes car with their engine be better?

[@reatile]

The Valkyrie has a Cosworth engine, not an AMG engine (Paganis are the ones with AMG engines)

[@robc1014]

😂 definitely a cosworth engine in the valkyrie. Mercedes has nothing to do with the valkyrie whatsoever.

[@ivantsipis4437]

Or maybe aston are just afraid 😂

[@reatile]

Damn 😂

[@shantieshprakhul3889]

I would still take the valkyrie over the amg

[@muaawiyahkadwa1589]

Of what, beating the amg one by 20 seconds

[@reatile]

​@@muaawiyahkadwa1589 a bold estimate 💀