The seven-times F1 world champion and 23-times Grand Slam winner have agreed to invest an estimated £20m into the consortium spearheaded by former Liverpool ...
If selected in time, a preferred bidder will have an FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool to look forward to, although an at times lacklustre season in the Premier League and last week's elimination from the Champions League have raised the prospect of a trophyless campaign at Stamford Bridge. Mr Abramovich's sanctioning by the government and disqualification by the Premier League as a director of the club he has owned since 2003 has left the Stamford Bridge outfit's fate in the hands of ministers. Raine Group, which is overseeing the sale process, is expected to select a preferred bidder by the end of the month, once all of the parties have undergone scrutiny as part of the Premier League's owners and directors' test. Sources close to the offer led by Sir Martin said the diversity of its roster of global investors was among the factors that had persuaded Sir Lewis and Ms Williams to become involved. A source close to the group said the addition of Sir Lewis and Ms Williams was a serious investment decision because of their experience at building global sports brands. Sources close to the group said that Sir Lewis and Ms Williams - the highest-profile members of any of the three remaining consortia - had pledged an estimated £10m each to the bid.
The tennis great Serena Williams and multiple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton have joined Sir Martin Broughton's bid to buy Chelsea.
Williams is an investor in Los Angeles’ Angel City FC, who play in the National Women’s Soccer League. It is understood the Mercedes driver, who is an Arsenal fan, hopes that, among other things, he could have a positive effect on diversity and inclusion at Chelsea and in the club’s local community. “We can confirm Lewis has joined Sir Martin Broughton’s bid,” a spokesperson for Hamilton said.
MAX VERSTAPPEN has criticised 2021 rival Lewis Hamilton's decision to invest in a Chelsea takeover bid.
"I have been watching Arsenal play for a long time, being with them through the highs and lows. He previously told the broadcaster: “I have been watching Arsenal play for a long time, being with them through the highs and lows. Max Verstappen has attacked Lewis Hamilton’s decision to invest in a bid for the takeover of Chelsea football club.
George Russell says Lewis Hamilton's status as "captain" of Mercedes means there will be "no hard feelings" between the team-mates, regardless of results.
"For sure it's not just the porpoising, there are other issues that we need to get on top of. "Once it's in a good window, the car is nice to drive and that's what gives us all confidence. "Some teams have it worse than others. He's like the captain of the team and that's how it should be." "Everybody has it to some degree," Russell said. "You see it sometimes when you've got two drivers who are at the same stage of their career…
Mercedes head to the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend with 99 problems, but the boys ain't one.
The problem, and Mercedes’ trouble resolving it, has effectively turned many pre-season predictions on their head. Granted, it has helped that the Mercs are still enjoying the good fortune that only champions are routinely awarded. Instead, however, the size of the task facing the Brackley team has proved larger than even the most pessimistic of critics would have expected only weeks ago.
Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams have joined one of three shortlisted bids for Chelsea Football Club as the auction for the English Premier League side ...
LEGENDARY SPORTS stars Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams are reported to be committing some £20 million pounds to one of the bids looking to become the new ...
The British racing driver is the eighth richest sportsman in the world following a highly successful F1 career but now he could be set to invest in another ...
The F1 driver also owns a $16m (£12m) Bombardier 605 Challenger Jet. He has a huge passion for cars, in which he owns a Ferrari, Mustangs, Mercedes and more, and fashion. He bought his other New York penthouse for $40.7m (£31.1m) in 2019.
Ferrari ambassador Marc Gene feels Mercedes will have major updates for the Spanish Grand Prix.
I think for them it’s going to be more Barcelona. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Unless it’s a setup issue.
GEORGE RUSSELL joined Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for the 2022 season and is already ahead of him in the standings.
He added: “I’ve spent plenty of time speaking to the team about how we can advance and improve. George Russell has claimed one of the main differences between him and Lewis Hamilton is what they do outside the racetrack. The seven-time champion has a range of interests including fashion and making music.
Formula 1 latest news, rumours and updates plus all the build-up to the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
And even asking for more, even though they say they don’t want money from Russia. So I’m not sure, but the sport’s values need to be evaluated for me after this.” “I’m very sure he’s going to have a seat in Formula One shortly. You can see it everywhere we go, people are starting to recognise you on the street more and more often. And if you are an Arsenal fan going for Chelsea, that it is quite interesting. The F1-75 is proving to be a front-runner, which can allow me to chase my goals on track, starting with taking my first Formula 1 win.” The seven-time champion Brit is staying positive about getting in the mix, but he is trailing new teammate George Russell ahead of the fourth race of the season in Italy this weekend. “Right now we are constantly immersed in work, because there are a lot of races. Speaking to The Athletic, he said: “It’s great that Formula 1 continues to develop and grow. His Alpine teammate Ocon said: “Oscar is a great guy. The pressure remains on for several teams to get to grips with issues which have plagued them in the opening rounds, with free practice at Imola now just one day away. Either side of that triumph, it was Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc who was the victor - and he’s out in front in the driver standings as a result, with Ferrari also topping the constructors’ table. “I personally have two children.
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As of a few days ago, the race to buy the Blues is currently down to three candidates. The swiss billionaire, Hansjorg Wyss, was one of the first figures to emerge as a contender for Chelsea and is now believed to be a key figure in the Boehly Consortium bid to buy. Broughton is the only person to have carried out a change of ownership at a top football club under UK government supervision. Broughton is the former chairman of British Airways and has been a life-long fan of Chelsea. Speaking to Bloomberg in 2019, Boehly said: “Football is the biggest sport in the world, the passion the fans have for the sport and the teams is unparalleled. “So what you are trying to build with these teams, you are really trying to a) win and b) be part of the community.
George Russell insists there are no “hard feelings” between him and Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton despite sitting ahead of the seven-time world champion ...
He’s like the captain of the team and that’s how it should be.” “You see it sometimes when you’ve got two drivers who are at the same stage of their career... “I’m the new kid within the team and I’m not going to go out there trying to be the leader of the team when I’m going up against the greatest of all time who’s been here for 10 years.