Aston Martin Secures $162 Million Through F1 Stake Sale and Stroll’s Increased Investment

The luxury carmaker strengthens its finances with a minority stake sale in its Formula One team and a £52.5 million investment by Chairman Lawrence Stroll.

Aston Martin will raise over £125 million ($162 million) through the sale of its minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team and additional investment from Lawrence Stroll's Yew Tree Consortium.
Lawrence Stroll's investment increases his stake in the company from 27.7% to 33%, with potential plans to raise it further to 35%, pending a waiver of UK takeover rules.
The company confirmed that its long-term sponsorship and branding association with the Formula One team will remain unaffected by the stake sale.
Aston Martin revised its 2025 sales growth forecast to 'modest growth' due to the impact of new U.S. tariffs on imported cars, which are expected to affect profitability.
This latest funding move follows significant financial challenges in 2024, including £289.1 million in losses, a 43% increase in debt to £1.16 billion, and recent job cuts affecting 5% of its workforce.