Formula 1 isn’t just about fast cars and racing heroes; it’s also about big business. And this week, one of the sport’s most famous names, Aston Martin, just dropped a news bomb. They’re selling their shares in the Aston Martin F1 team. So, what’s actually happening, and what comes after the sale? Let’s take a look.
What Are They Selling?
Aston Martin Lagonda, the company behind the supercars, has announced that they are selling its minority stake in the Aston Martin F1 team. The deal is worth around $146 million and values the racing team at a whopping $3.2 billion. The buyer hasn’t been publicly named yet, but the deal is expected to be finalized soon.
What Will Happen After Aston Martin F1 Team Is Sold
Even after the sale, the Aston Martin F1 Team will keep racing under the “Aston Martin” name, so you’ll still see the iconic green cars on track in 2026 and beyond. Most of the actual racing operation is still controlled by billionaire Lawrence Stroll and his Yew Tree Investments group, who own the bigger stake and are staying in charge.
Why Is Aston Martin Selling?
You might wonder why Aston Martin would give up a piece of such a valuable and famous team? The answer is simple: money troubles. The car brand is facing financial challenges, dropping sales, rising costs, and tough market conditions have hit their business hard, especially in the U.S. and China. By selling their share in the F1 team, they get an instant cash boost (about $146 million) to help the main company survive and focus on what it does best: making luxury cars.
Owning an F1 team isn’t cheap. With the team’s value skyrocketing in recent years thanks to growing F1 popularity and huge new fan bases in America, it’s actually a great time to cash in. This way, Aston Martin gets the money it needs without totally leaving the F1 spotlight.
What Happens After the Sale?
Here’s the simple part: For F1 fans, not much changes on the surface. The team stays on the grid. It will still be called Aston Martin F1 Team, thanks to a branding partnership. Lawrence Stroll and his group are still in charge, and the team has big plans for the future, including a new wind tunnel, a big-name designer (Adrian Newey), and a factory partnership with Honda in 2026.
Behind the scenes, fresh investors will join the ownership mix. With more money and more international partners, the team could grow even bigger, target more wins, and aim to compete with the top dogs like Red Bull and Ferrari.
What Will Change?
For fans: Minimal change, the Aston Martin name, colors, drivers, and ambitions stay the same for now.
For the business: Aston Martin, the car company, gets much-needed cash to keep making cars.
For the Aston Martin F1 Team: New investors may mean more resources and maybe stronger results. Honda officially joins as the engine supplier in 2026, so the team’s future looks energetic and ambitious.
So, this sale is all about survival and opportunity. Aston Martin, the car company, gets to fix its business, while the Aston Martin F1 team grows with fresh investment and new technology. For fans, the famous green cars aren’t going anywhere. If anything, the team just got a bigger shot at chasing victories in the wild world of Formula 1.
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