An investment firm that enlisted various well-known sports figures to become part-owners of the Alpine team in Formula 1 is considering selling its share. Otro Capital, along with other partners, acquired almost a quarter of the Enstone-based squad back in 2023.
Among the notable personalities involved were Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who co-own Wrexham AFC and joined through their company, Maximum Effort Investments. They were joined by high-profile individuals like former top golfer Rory McIlroy, boxing champion Anthony Joshua, footballers Juan Mata and Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Super Bowl champions Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
However, the future of this celebrity-studded ownership group is uncertain as reports indicate that Otro Capital is exploring the possibility of selling its stake in the Alpine team. The team’s value stood at around £685 million at the time of the initial investment, reflecting the increasing popularity of Formula 1 worldwide and the subsequent rise in team valuations.
Contrary to Red Bull Racing declining a substantial offer for their junior squad, Racing Bulls, and Haas rejecting multiple lucrative bids, discussions around selling the Alpine team stake are still in early stages. If Otro decides to divest, they could potentially earn a significant profit from their share of the consortium’s £165 million investment made in 2023.
It remains uncertain if Reynolds, McElhenney, or RedBird Capital Partners are also contemplating a sale. Alpine’s current performance places them at the bottom of the constructors’ championship with only 20 points this season, lagging behind Sauber. Their decision to focus on the 2026 season and switch to Mercedes power units may impact their upcoming performance.
Alpine has not yet announced its driver lineup for 2026, although Pierre Gasly has secured an extension. The future of Franco Colapinto, who has yet to score points in 2025, remains uncertain, with speculations suggesting a possible announcement before the Brazilian Grand Prix.
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