Motorsport enthusiasts have been debating intensely over why Aston Martin decided to run the Valkyrie LMH without a hybrid system. Unlike other manufacturers taking a hybrid approach to their Le Mans Hypercar entries, Aston Martin is doing things differently. Questions about the competitiveness of the car, its fuel efficiency and even the overall strategy in endurance racing are raised by this choice. Some say that the simplicity of a non hybrid system would lead to greater reliability, whereas others believe it would put the Valkyrie at a big disadvantage, especially in energy management for long races. Based on the success or failure of this approach, this could have far reaching consequences in the future of non hybrid powertrains for top tier motorsport.