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Lawrence Stroll is involved in initial discussions regarding him selling a minor stake of up to 25% in the Aston
Billionaire Lawrence Stroll is considering selling up to a quarter stake in his Formula One team amid the sport’s rapid growth, Bloomberg reports. Stroll’s ownership of the team is distinct from his majority stake in Aston Martin’s luxury car division. He aims to increase the team’s $1 billion valuation following a recent minority stake sale to Arctos Partners. Multiple parties have expressed interest in investing in the team, according to a Bloomberg spokesperson. Meanwhile, Aston Martin’s stock has declined significantly under Stroll’s leadership, contrasting with the team’s rising popularity. Despite this, the team has secured two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso for the foreseeable future. In an effort to boost its competitiveness, Aston Martin will forge a partnership with Honda in 2026.
