An investment firm that enlisted various sports stars to co-own the Alpine Formula 1 team is reportedly considering selling its share. Otro Capital, part of a group that acquired almost a quarter of the Enstone-based team in 2023, is contemplating divesting its stake.
Among the notable investors were Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, owners of Wrexham AFC, who secured a portion of the team’s ownership through Maximum Effort Investments. Other prominent figures included former top-ranked golfer Rory McIlroy, boxing champion Anthony Joshua, footballers Juan Mata and Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Super Bowl champions Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
However, there are indications that this celebrity-heavy ownership structure might change soon. Reports suggest that Otro Capital has engaged in initial talks about selling its share in the Alpine team.
When the investment was made two years ago, the team was valued at around £685 million. The increasing global popularity of Formula 1 has led to a rise in team valuations, with Red Bull Racing declining a £1.75 billion offer for its junior squad and Haas rejecting several lucrative offers this year.
If Otro decides to sell, they could potentially realize a significant profit from their initial £165 million investment in 2023. Nonetheless, discussions regarding a potential sale are reportedly in the early stages.
The intentions of Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, and RedBird Capital Partners, also part of the consortium, regarding a potential sale remain uncertain. Alpine’s current performance places them at the bottom of the constructors’ championship, with only 20 points earned this season.
Their lackluster showing has been attributed to the decision to forgo car development this year and focus on the 2026 season instead. Additionally, the team will switch to new Mercedes power units next season to replace the underperforming Renault engines.
Alpine has not yet revealed its driver lineup for 2026. Pierre Gasly has already signed an extension, but the future of Franco Colapinto, who has yet to score a point in 2025, remains uncertain.
Furthermore, Sky has reduced the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, offering savings of £192 and over 1,400 live matches across various leagues, including the Premier League and EFL. Sky plans to broadcast at least 215 live Premier League games next season, representing a significant increase in coverage.