Aston Martin Valkyrie: Why the Gearbox Only Lasts 12,000 Miles

Is the Aston Martin Valkyrie still the ultimate driving machine in 2026, or was this "F1 car for the road" too ambitious for its own good? Whether you're looking for the truth about owning one three years on, or simply want to see if it holds up against modern hypercars, we’re diving deep into the engineering of this £3m legend. I’ve flown to the Middle East to push this 1,111hp beast to the absolute limit on the Bahrain International Circuit. From Adrian Newey’s insane aerodynamics to that spine-tingling 11,000RPM V12, this is the full truth about the most extreme road-legal car ever built. Is it a masterpiece of performance, or a maintenance mistake? Let's find out. Sell your car with carwow: https://www.carwow.co.uk/sell-my-car Check out the latest carwow deals: https://www.carwow.co.uk/deals Chapters: 00:00 Is the Valkyrie still the King of Hypercars in 2026? 00:41 How hard is it to drive an F1 car on track? 01:53 Adrian Newey’s Aero: Genius or Overkill? 09:32 What is 1,111hp actually like to drive? 12:24 Is the 11,000RPM V12 the best engine ever made? 18:08 Can you actually fit inside a Valkyrie? 20:19 The Full Track Test: Limits Pushed 22:03 What’s it like as a passenger? 25:25 Can Mat beat a Pro Driver? 26:41 The AMR Pro: Even faster than the road car? 30:05 Valkyrie vs AMR Pro: Which should you buy?