An investment company that enlisted various famous sports personalities to become part-owners of the Alpine Formula 1 team is reportedly considering selling its ownership stake. Otro Capital, as part of a group that acquired nearly 25% of the Enstone-based team back in 2023, is now contemplating divesting its share.
Among the notable figures involved in this ownership structure are Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who own Wrexham AFC and secured a portion of the team’s ownership through their own firm, Maximum Effort Investments. Additionally, prominent individuals like former world No.1 golfer Rory McIlroy, two-time heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, footballers Juan Mata and Trent Alexander-Arnold, and three-time Super Bowl champions Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are part of this investment venture.
Despite the star-studded investor lineup, there are discussions within Otro Capital about potentially selling their stake in the Alpine squad, as reported by Sports Business Journal. The team’s value stood at around £685 million when the investment was made two years ago, indicating the rising popularity of F1 worldwide and the consequent escalation in team valuations.
Reports suggest that Otro Capital could realize a significant profit if they opt to sell their share, which was part of the consortium’s £165 million investment in the summer of 2023. However, talks regarding a potential sale are still in early stages.
It remains uncertain whether Reynolds, McElhenney, or RedBird Capital Partners, also part of the ownership group, are contemplating a divestment. Alpine’s current performance places them at the bottom of the constructors’ championship, having accumulated only 20 points this season, significantly lagging behind their competitors.
The team’s decision not to focus on car development this year and instead concentrate on the upcoming 2026 season could be a contributing factor to their lackluster results. Furthermore, Alpine is set to race with new Mercedes power units next season, aiming to improve their performance as the current Renault engines fall short compared to rivals.
Alpine has yet to reveal its driver lineup for 2026, but Pierre Gasly has already signed a contract extension. The future of Franco Colapinto, who has yet to score any points in 2025, remains uncertain, although rumors suggest he may stay with the team, with a potential announcement before the Brazilian Grand Prix.
In other news, Sky has reduced the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, offering savings to subscribers and providing access to over 1,400 live matches across various leagues. Sky will broadcast a minimum of 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 matches compared to previous seasons.