Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton puts money into football.
As the Denver Broncos from the NFL announced on Tuesday, the Briton has acquired shares in the franchise.
It is not known what the scope is and what amount the Mercedes driver is investing.
“We are delighted to welcome seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton to our group of owners,” Rob Walton was quoted as saying.
Denver Broncos sold for record sum
A group around the entrepreneur, heir to the Walmart supermarket chain, took over the Broncos in June for a record sum of 4.65 billion dollars. Never before had a club in North America been sold for such a high price.
Hamilton is “a competitive champion who knows what it takes to lead a successful team,” Walton said.
In addition, the racer is “a staunch advocate of global equality, including in his own sport. His resilient spirit and outstanding standard will be an asset to the ownership group and the Broncos organization.”
Lewis Hamilton sees “a unique opportunity”
“This is a unique opportunity to make an impact on the sport and work with a world-class team,” Hamilton wrote on Instagram.
He wanted to “serve as an example of the value of more diverse leadership throughout sport,” he added.
An investor group led by Hamilton had recently failed when attempting to take over Chelsea FC. In addition to a charitable foundation, the 37-year-old also has shares in a restaurant chain.