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Aston Martin address sale rumours following landmark £50m deal
The CEO of Aston Martin confirmed that chairman Lawrence Stroll has no plans to resign, despite speculation after a recent major deal.
The naming rights agreement secures the team’s future as the ‘Aston Martin F1 Team’, while maintaining the ‘Aston Martin’ chassis designation, providing a vital financial boost.
Valued at £50 million, the deal raised eyebrows as it involved selling the naming rights to a company controlled by Stroll, leading to investor concerns.
CEO Adrian Hallmark emphasized Stroll’s commitment to the brand, dispelling rumors of an impending sale.
Questions about the deal’s value arose due to the F1 team paying £20m annually for using ‘Aston Martin’, but CFO Doug Lafferty defended it as a mutually beneficial agreement after independent verification.
