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Aston Martin’s parent company has made a $25 million investment in its F1 operation, which also solidifies its commitment to the sport till 2030. SoyMotor reports that Aston Martin Lagonda is keen to see results from the Silverstone-based team and this investment is a result of efforts from Lawrence Stroll. The Canadian business magnate has been the driving force for Aston Martin F1, with his multi-million dollar investment and infrastructure initiatives.
About the $25 million stake purchase, Stroll seems to be quite happy on seeing the active commitment from the parent brand. At an Aston Martin strategy event, he commented, “Formula 1 has helped us transform the nature of the business and given us performance and credibility credentials by putting it in our road cars”.
Stroll summarized how the Formula 1 project has drawn a lot of eyeballs to the British car brand. On top of it, it has also helped Aston get a younger target audience. Naturally, with F1 getting popular among the younger generation, Stroll and Co. want to maximize the visibility of their brand in the circus. Although, they know winning races and the championship is the best way to achieve that.
Since then, there has been more influx of investment in the Silverstone team. Arctos Partners, a famous sports investment group bought some stake in the team at a $1.2 billion valuation. Now, this latest investment by Aston Martin Lagonda will further dilute Stroll’s ownership stake. However, the financial health of Aston’s F1 operation gets a further boost.
This is the second piece of good news within a week for Aston Martin. Last week, Fernando Alonso also renewed his contract with Aston Martin beyond 2024.
Fernando Alonso’s extension strengthens the bright future prospect for Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso was at an uncertain juncture regarding his F1 future. There were thoughts of retirement and considering moving away from Aston Martin, a team that got him back on the podium consistently in 2023. Thankfully for Aston, Alonso decided to stick with them for at least a couple more seasons.
The Spaniard has signed a multi-year contract extension with Aston Martin. This means that he shall be staying with the team until at least the end of 2026. Alonso’s new deal could be similar to his current one [a 2+1 year deal with an option to extend for 2027].
Regardless, this is a big boost for the Silverstone outfit, as they need the two-time champion’s experience and skill. The 42-year-old is still going strong and covets to fight for race wins as soon as possible. So, how can Aston Martin keep this side of the bargain after this new deal with Alonso?
The 2026 regulations could be the perfect chance for the formerly Racing Point outfit to take a big step forward. With Honda coming in as their power unit supplier, Aston have a chance to become the next force in F1. Honda’s engine has been the fastest and a huge factor behind Red Bull’s ongoing success.
Therefore, if Aston Martin can cohesively make their aero concepts work with Honda’s power, 2026 could turn the tide in their favor. That will certainly be a big payoff for all the investment and faith by Stroll, Alonso, and its parent company.
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