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The Aston Martin Formula 1 team’s Managing Director Jeff Slack has said recent investment isn’t a sign that owner Lawrence
Last week, it was announced that private equity company Arctos has acquired a minority shareholding in AMR Holdings GP Limited, the parent company of the Aston Martin F1 team. The deal values the team at $1bn and is set to be completed by the end of the year. Arctos has interests in American sports franchises and European football teams, including Liverpool, making their investment in the Aston Martin F1 team similar to some of Alpine’s new investors.
This investment marks the first time team-owner Lawrence Stroll has brought in outside finances for the team. Rumors of him potentially cutting ties with the F1 project have been circulating, but this deal proves otherwise. Stroll is fully committed to the team and sees it as a marketing platform for his company, Aston Martin Lagonda.
Arctos is known for its expertise in long-term minority stakes in top franchises and has been a leader in attracting institutional capital in the sports industry. The deal will bring strategic benefits to the team, not just in terms of investment but also in learning from the best practices of other organizations. This U.S. investment in Formula 1 is indicative of the sport’s growing presence and appeal in the American market.
