Lewis Hamilton confirms that he wants to invest in the Chelsea football club

The rumors were indeed true. Lewis Hamilton is indeed involved in a project to buy Chelsea Football Club. This is what the seven-time world champion confirmed himself on the sidelines of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

I am a football fan. I have always played football. I have often watched Chelsea matches. It is a great team. When I was little, I used to collect player stickers. Investing in this team is a fantastic opportunity. » Hamilton initially started.

Regarding the reasons that drive the British to invest in this project, the current fifth-place team in the championship mentions the battles that are dear to them. « I want to invest in a project that promises equality and diversity. The consortium looking to take over the club is very involved in the issues I care about. », before continuing: « It wouldn’t be a small investment. Football is a business. It would be the first business I invest in. There have already been opportunities to invest in sports, but I had never done it. The company wants to promote inclusivity and fight against discrimination. It’s very exciting. »

Hamilton confirmed that Serena Williams was also involved in the project. George Russell’s teammate affirmed that he was the one who spoke to the tennis champion about the acquisition of the London club: “I spoke to Serena Williams about the project, and she is very excited to be part of it.”