GRAY NEWELL Steps Up to FIA WEC LMGT3 with Aston Martin THOR’s Expansion

December 8, 2025

• GRAY NEWELL gets her shot at the big leagues with Aston Martin THOR Team’s expanded LMGT3 program for 2026. The 28-year-old earned the promotion after an impressive rookie test where she posted times that would have put her in Hyperpole contention – proving she belongs on track with the best.
• The Heart of Racing is doubling down on LMGT3 after their class win at Lone Star Le Mans, expanding from one to two Vantage AMR LMGT3 entries. NEWELL will pilot the new #23 car while team principal Ian James returns to the #27 that secured their 2024 victory.
• This promotion caps off NEWELL’s steady climb through North American GT competition, where she racked up three podiums in GT World Challenge America’s Pro-Am class alongside factory driver Darren Turner. Her patient development through GT4 America and GT America shows what happens when teams invest in talent properly.

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