Aston Martin’s Formula One team is on the verge of a significant valuation increase, projected to reach between £1.5 billion and £2 billion following a major stake sale to HPS Investment Partners and Accel.
This move comes as the team prepares for the anticipated signing of renowned engineer Adrian Newey, with an announcement expected on September 10. Recent reports indicate that HPS, a global investment firm managing around $115 billion in assets, and Accel, a prominent venture capital firm, are acquiring shares in Aston Martin.
This transaction is facilitated by Lawrence Stroll, the team’s majority shareholder, who is focused on ensuring the brand’s long-term success. The deal will see the two investors acquire a 20% to 25% stake in AMR GP Holdings Limited, the parent company of
Aston Martin F1. Stroll previously sold a minority stake to Arctos Partners, a sports-focused private equity firm, but he still maintains majority ownership. In addition to the stake sale, speculation is growing around Newey’s potential move to Aston Martin in 2025. Reports suggest that the team has offered him a lucrative £20 million-per-year contract, along with a possible equity stake in the company. Newey, known for his pivotal role in Red Bull’s recent successes, has been in discussions with several teams, but Aston Martin appears to have secured his services.
“Adrian and I have been talking not only for months but actually for years,” Martin said. “Adrian is clearly the most talented and gifted individual in F1 based on his track record and history. “So I’d be very excited for Adrian to join our team, as I think every other F1 team on the grid would feel exactly the same.” As the team positions itself for growth, the combination of new investment and the potential addition of Newey could significantly enhance Aston Martin’s competitive edge in Formula One.
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