An investment company that enlisted various sports stars in Formula 1 as co-owners of the Alpine team is contemplating selling its ownership stake. Otro Capital, part of a group that acquired almost a quarter of the Enstone-based team in 2023, is said to be considering offloading its share.
Among the notable figures involved are Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who, through their firm Maximum Effort Investments, acquired a portion of the team’s 24% ownership. Notably, other celebrities like former world No.1 golfer Rory McIlroy, heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, football players Juan Mata and Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Super Bowl champions Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are part of the investment group.
Reports indicate that Otro Capital has initiated initial talks about selling its share in the Alpine team. The team’s value stood at around £685 million at the time of the investment two years ago, reflecting the escalating popularity of Formula 1 globally and the consequent rise in team valuations.
In the same vein, Red Bull Racing reportedly rejected a substantial offer for its junior team, Racing Bulls, while another mid-field team, Haas, turned down multiple nine-figure offers this year. If Otro decides to divest, they are likely to reap significant profits from their £165 million investment in the consortium back in 2023. However, discussions on a potential sale are still in the early stages.
It remains uncertain whether Reynolds, McElhenney, or RedBird Capital Partners, another member of the consortium, are contemplating selling their stakes. Alpine currently occupies the bottom spot in the constructors’ championship, accumulating only 20 points this season, a third of what Sauber, the team just above them, has achieved.
Alpine plans to switch to new Mercedes power units next season, replacing the current underpowered Renault engines. The team is yet to announce its driver lineup for the 2026 season, with Pierre Gasly secured through a contract extension. Meanwhile, Franco Colapinto’s future hangs in the balance after failing to score any points in 2025, with speculations suggesting he may continue with the team, with a potential announcement before the upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix.
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