August 2 (UPI) — The team announced Tuesday that seven-time Formula One racing champion Lewis Hamilton has joined the NFL’s Denver Broncos owners group.
“He’s a champion who knows what it takes to lead a winning team and is an ardent advocate of global equality, including his sport,” said Rob Walton, former Walmart president, president of Walton family group Penner. Declaration.
“With more than 100 race wins, Lewis is considered the most successful Formula 1 driver of all time. His strong spirit and high quality standards will be an asset to the Broncos ownership group and organization.”
In June, the Broncos announced that they had signed a sale and purchase agreement with the Walton-Penner family group. The group’s $4.65 billion bid was the highest in the history of a North American sports franchise.
The Broncos’ new ownership group also includes Walton’s daughter, Carrie Walton Penner, her husband Greg Penner and Mellody Hobson. Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments, is chairman of Starbucks and director of JP Morgan Chase.
The Broncos announced last month that former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has also joined the ownership group.
Former owner Pat Bowlen and his siblings bought the Broncos in 1984.
The Broncos, which were up 7-10 last season, will face the Seattle Seahawks in the first game of the regular season on September 12 at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Source: Breitbart
