Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has joined the ownership group of NFL franchise Denver Broncos.
Hamilton was Tuesday named a limited investor to the Walton-Penner Group, which agreed to purchase the Broncos for an American sports franchise record $4.65 billion in June.
The Walton-Penner family released the following statement Tuesday on the development: “We’re delighted to welcome seven-time Formula One World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton to our ownership group. He is a champion competitor who knows what it takes to lead a winning team and a fierce advocate for global equality, including in his own sport.
“With over 100 race wins, Lewis is considered the most successful F1 driver of all time. His resilient spirit and standard of excellence will be an asset to the ownership group and the Broncos organization.”
Hamilton added that he is “honoured” to make the move.
“Excited to join an incredible group of owners and become a part of the Broncos story,” he said in a tweet, accompanied by a picture of his dog wearing Broncos gear.
“Honoured to work with a world class team and serve as an example of the value of more diverse leadership across all sports. Roscoe already thinks he made the team!”
Sky Sports reports that the Mercedes F1 driver is the latest to join the Broncos’ ownership, following former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice last month.
