Rory McIlroy, Patrick Mahomes and Trent Alexander-Arnold are among sporting stars to be a part of a €200 million funding into Formula One workforce Alpine Racing.
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Quarterback Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs team-mate Travis Kelce, former world heavyweight champion boxer Anthony Joshua and ex-Manchester United footballer Juan Mata are additionally a part of the group led by funding agency Otro Capital.
Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney and Michael B. Jordan had been a part of the unique consortium that purchased a 24 % stake in Alpine in June.
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“Passion for excellence on the golf course has led me to admire the same pursuit in Formula 1,” four-time main champion Rory McIlroy in a statement.
“Partnering with Otro Capital in Alpine F1 is an exhilarating venture that unites my love for sports, competition, and the relentless drive to be the best.”
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Alpine, which is backed by guardian firm Renault, sits sixth in the F1 constructors’ championship with 5 races of the 2023 season to go.
“These are best in class investors, athletes, entertainers and entrepreneurs and they are all committed to elevating the Alpine F1 team,” mentioned Alec Scheiner of Otro Capital.
By Garrin Lambley © Agence France-Presse
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