Why Aston Martin's bet on Gamble

An early decision to switch to a career in sportscars set Tom Gamble on the path to a dream opportunity in Aston Martin’s Valkyrie Hypercar line-up. And the 23-year-old Briton has a special reason to relish the chance to target outright glory at Le Mans

Oliver Gavin, five class wins at the Le Mans 24 Hours, Darren Turner three and Oliver Jarvis two. The record of Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award winners at the French enduro is quite phenomenal – 14 category victories in just over 20 years.

There has, however, been no overall triumph; just a series of near-misses. The latest Award alumnus to graduate to the top class at Le Mans is aiming to put that right. And he has time on his side.

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Gary Watkins

WEC

Tom Gamble

Aston Martin Racing

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Author Gary Watkins

Gary Watkins has, for reasons best known to himself, devoted all his working life to covering sportscar racing. This season is his 33rd as a motorsport journalist, during which time he has reported on major long-distance events on four continents and approaching 80 24-hour races. He reckons a degree in political philosophy makes him well qualified for covering the sometimes Machiavellian world of international sportscars.

Gary, who also writes for Motor Sport, Autocourse, RACER and others, lives in Surbiton close to the former workshops of the Cooper Formula 1 team but spends more time on the road than at home for most of the year.