Formula 1 team Alpine Racing has announced additional investors from various sports, including golfer Rory McIlroy, heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua as well as soccer players Trent Alexander-Arnold and Juan Mata.
Kansas City Chiefs players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are also part of a 200 million euro strategic investment led by French team Otro Capital, backed by parent company Renault.
The latest move follows Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney expanding their sports portfolio by investing in Alpine for a 24% stake in the team, who are currently sixth in the 2023 F1 Constructors’ Championship.
McIlroy, who helped Europe win the Ryder Cup in Rome last month, said:
“My passion for excellence on the golf course has made me admire the goal similar pursuit in Formula 1.
“Partnering with Otro Capital in Alpine F1 is an exciting adventure that combines my love for the sport, competition and my tireless drive to be the best. »
Former world heavyweight champion Joshua feels this opportunity is one he cannot pass up.
“The team’s legacy, combined with the global growth of Formula 1 as a sport and brand, makes this a very serious proposition,” Joshua said.
“I’m excited to begin this journey with Otro and a great group of fellow investors and hope to help the team realize its full potential.”
Liverpool and England defender Alexander-Arnold joins the group of investors along with his brother Tyler.
“Our shared aim as an investment group is to contribute to continued success on the grid, at a time when F1 is facing incredible growth as a sport sports,” he said.
Alec Scheiner of Otro Capital added:
“We are honored to join this exceptional group of investors.
” They are some of the best investors, athletes, artists and entrepreneurs and they are all committed to elevating the Alpine F1 team. “
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