An investment company that enlisted various sports icons to become co-owners of the Alpine Formula 1 team is reportedly considering selling its share. Otro Capital, part of a group that acquired nearly a quarter of the Enstone-based team in 2023, is contemplating divesting its stake.
Celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who also own Wrexham AFC, acquired a portion of the team’s ownership through their firm, Maximum Effort Investments. Alongside them, notable figures like Rory McIlroy, Anthony Joshua, Juan Mata, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Patrick Mahomes, and Travis Kelce joined the ownership structure.
Despite the high-profile investors, Otro Capital is reportedly exploring the sale of its stake in the Alpine team. The team’s value stood at about £685 million when the investment was made two years ago, reflecting the increasing popularity of Formula 1 worldwide and the subsequent rise in team valuations.
Red Bull Racing rejected a substantial offer for its junior team, Racing Bulls, while Haas turned down multiple lucrative bids this year. If Otro decides to sell, they stand to make a significant profit from their initial £165 million investment in 2023, although talks of a sale are said to be in the early stages.
It remains uncertain if Reynolds, McElhenney, or RedBird Capital Partners are also considering selling their shares. Alpine currently ranks at the bottom of the constructors’ championship with only 20 points this season, trailing Sauber which has accumulated three times as many points.
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