F1 Driver Fernando Alonso Takes Delivery Of His Aston Martin Valkyrie

Aston Martin’s Aramco Formula 1 Team driver Fernando Alonso took to the streets of Monaco today following the delivery of his Aston Martin Valkyrie. Now if you’ve been following the development of the Valkyrie, you know it’s the ultimate hypercar, a true F1 car for the road.

Alonso drove his new Valkyrie hypercar out of the iconic Monte Carlo Bay Hotel, showcasing a bespoke specification created in partnership with the design team at Aston Martin’s bespoke service, Q by Aston Martin.

Taking inspiration from his Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team AMR24 race car, Alonso’s Valkyrie is painted satin Aston Martin Racing green with bespoke contrasting AMR satin lime graphics, emphasizing the aerodynamic highlights of the hypercar. The cavernous Venturi Tunnel has been enhanced even further with the addition of speed red and light and dark blue painted graphics. Exposed carbon fiber adorns the roof, engine cover, and lower aero and a titanium Aston Martin wings badge sits proudly on the nose. A bespoke ‘CAUTION HOT’ graphic has also been applied to the rear.

Inside the driver focused cabin, the continuation of exposed carbon fiber is very expansive, and swathes of pure black Alcantra are paired with a contrasting AMR lime stitch. Alonso’s iconic logo can also be seen embroidered into the headrests in the same AMR lime thread.

Possibly the most intricate detail is in fact one that most won’t be able to see: A red anodized aluminum accelerator pedal etched with the number 14, paying homage of course to Fernando Alonso’s driver number, chosen at the age of 14 on July 14, 1996 when he became karting world champion with #14.

“It’s hard to put into words how much I have been looking forward to this day”, said Aston Martin F1 Team driver Fernando Alonso. “To sit at the wheel of my own Valkyrie; one that I have worked on designing so closely with the team at Q by Aston Martin is certainly a day to remember. Valkyrie truly is an F1 car for the road, with so much of the knowledge and tech taken from all the experience Aston Martin has on track and I can’t wait to hit the road.”

Accelerating from 0-60mph in under 2.5 seconds and boasting a complex hybrid 6.5-liter V12 powertrain developing a combined output of 1,140 horsepower and 681 lb-ft of torque (with a redline of 11,100 rpm, the Aston Martin Valkyrie incorporates a ferocious combination of F1 inspired aerodynamics and performance, said to deliver one of the most intense driving experiences achievable on the road.

Like all Aston Martin sports cars, Valkyrie is being built at the marque’s UK Headquarters in Gaydon. A dedicated project delivery team manages the build right through to delivery in a specially commissioned Valkyrie production area. A team of highly skilled technicians hand-build each of the 150 cars, with each Valkyrie taking over 2000-man hours to create.

Naturally, this kind of performance and exclusivity doesn’t come cheap, with the Aston Martin Valkyrie costing north of $3 million depending on the trim and options. Not to mention the cost for upkeep, which is reportedly close to $450,000 over three years.

Congrats to Fernando Alonso on his new ride, may he enjoy it in good health!