Aston Martin F1 will soon be worth more than 1.7 billion euros
Discussions are currently underway for a share sale that would bring the valuation of the Aston Martin F1 team to over 1.5 billion pounds (1.77 billion euros). This marks the latest share sale overseen by majority shareholder Lawrence Stroll, following an investment from Arctos Partners last year.
If 2024 does not seem to be the year of good performances on the track for Aston Martin, it is nevertheless the year of good operations off the track. An agreement with Adrian Newey has finally been reached, a new state-of-the-art facility has been commissioned, and Fernando Alonso has committed for the coming years.
Aston Martin F1 Team is naturally attracting new investors, and according to Sky News, two global investors are set to acquire a stake in the team.
American investors to ensure the future of Aston Martin F1.
HPS Investment Partners, based in the United States, and Accel, based in Silicon Valley, are reportedly on the verge of reaching agreements to invest in the racing team’s holding company, for the equivalent of 1.8 billion euros. HPS Investment Partners is an American investment company specializing in lower-quality credit, while Accel Partners is a venture capital and growth company known for backing companies such as Facebook.
The two companies should collectively buy 20 to 25% of Aston Martin’s parent company, AMR GP Holdings Limited, thereby becoming co-owners of the latter. With this agreement, the team would partially pass into the hands of the United States.
Repaying the debt after the construction of new infrastructure
According to Sky, there is an agreement with HPS to refinance the debt after the construction of the brand new headquarters, as well as the Aston Martin F1 factory in Silverstone. However, the sale of shares has not yet been officially announced. This should be done next week, according to the British media. If the agreement is reached, it will be the largest transaction that Lawrence Stroll would have received for shares of the team.
The arrival of renowned investors such as Accel and HPS, combined with Adrian Newey’s expertise, could transform Aston Martin’s future. The team, currently fifth in the constructors’ standings with 74 points, aims to establish itself as a serious contender for titles in the seasons to come.
