Aston Martin and Audi, side by side
The same lines as the two team dossiers, set beside each other. Each line is one record, printed as its source printed it. Where a column says "None in this record", no confirmed record names that team there; it is not a statement about the team.
Who owns it
Who owns each team now, each line in its document's own words with that document's date. Stake sales are listed apart.
Aston Martin
- Lawrence Stroll as of 17 April 2025
- Stake or control, as stated
- controller of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team
Source Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc,Quote
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc Notice of General Meeting Approval of Rule 9 Waiver. Published by a party to it, Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc, 17 April 2025. It says:
In this context, the Yew Tree Consortium’s proposed investment in the Company through the Placing, and Mr Stroll’s commitment, in his capacity as the controller of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team, to assist the Company in undertaking the AMR Sale, come at a most welcome time. Letter to shareholders, section 1, Introduction; page 4
In addition, and in connection with the Placing, Lawrence Stroll and the Company are also in ongoing discussions regarding the process for implementing the AMR Sale. Letter to shareholders, section 2, Background to, terms of and reasons for the Placing; page 5
Audi
No current owner is stated in this record; see stake sales.
Disclosed stake sales
Each sale a party to it announced, newest first. A sale is an event on its date, not a statement of who owns the team now.
Aston Martin
- Buyer Arctos Partners
- Stake, as stated
- a minority shareholding in AMR Holdings GP Limited
- Price, as stated
- not disclosed: no price stated in the announcement
- Valuation, as stated
- not disclosed: no valuation stated in the announcement
- Announced
- 16 November 2023
- Completed
- not disclosed: completion not stated in the announcement, which says the investment is expected to close by year end
Source Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team,Quote
Aston Martin F1 Team welcomes investment from Arctos Partners - Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. Published by a party to it, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, 16 November 2023. It says:
Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team today announced it has entered an agreement for an investment in the team by Arctos Partners ("Arctos"), a private investment firm with significant experience of investing in sports. announcement, first paragraph
It will give Arctos ownership of a minority shareholding in AMR Holdings GP Limited ("AMR"), the team's holding company. announcement, third paragraph, second sentence
The investment in Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team is expected to close by year end. announcement, third paragraph, third sentence
16 Nov 2023 Aston Martin F1 Team welcomes investment from Arctos Partners headline and dateline
Audi
- Buyer Qatar Investment Authority
- Stake, as stated
- a significant minority stake in Sauber Holding AG
- Price, as stated
- not disclosed: no price stated in the announcement
- Valuation, as stated
- not disclosed: no valuation stated in the announcement
- Announced
- 29 November 2024
Source AUDI AG, Qatar Investment Authority,Quote
Audi F1 Project strengthened by investment from QIA. Published by a party to it, AUDI AG, 29 November 2024. It says:
Audi and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) team up to accelerate the preparation for the Formula 1 entry of the four rings in 2026. QIA, the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, has signed definitive agreements to acquire a significant minority stake in Sauber Holding AG, the future factory team of Audi. paragraph 1
11/29/2024 dateline
QIA investment strengthens Audi F1 Project. Published by a party to it, Qatar Investment Authority, 29 November 2024. It says:
DOHA, Friday 29 November: QIA, the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, has signed definitive agreements to acquire a significant minority stake in Sauber Holding AG, Audi's future factory team. paragraph 1
- Buyer Audi (brand name as printed)
- Seller
- Islero Investments AG
- Stake, as stated
- 100 percent of Sauber Holding AG
- Price, as stated
- not disclosed: no price stated in the release
- Valuation, as stated
- not disclosed: no valuation stated in the release
- Announced
- March 2024 as stated: March 2024
- Completed
- January 2025
Source AUDI AG, undated; read 12 November 2026 AUDI AG, undated; read 12 November 2026Quote
Audi accelerates preparations for successful entry into Formula 1 and significantly expands its commitment. Published by a party to it, AUDI AG, undated; read 12 November 2026. It says:
In this context, Audi plans to take over 100 percent of Sauber Holding AG. A corresponding agreement has been reached with the current majority shareholder Islero Investments AG, which fully supports the change. In addition to chairing the shareholder committee of Audi Formula Racing GmbH, Oliver Hoffmann will become Chairman of the Board of Directors of all Sauber companies. media release of 03/08/2024, body
In a nutshell: The Audi F1 Project. Published by a party to it, AUDI AG, undated; read 12 November 2026. It says:
March 2024 Audi announces the complete takeover of Sauber ahead of schedule. page 18, timeline, March 2024
January 2025 With the complete takeover of Sauber Holding AG, Audi takes another important step on its way into Formula 1. The complete takeover paves the way for the Qatar sovereign wealth fund to come on board as an investor with a capital increase. page 18, timeline, January 2025
Drivers and their terms
Drivers announced for 2027, with the term as the team stated it. A driver under contract with no term stated, and a reserve, is not counted as a 2027 seat.
Aston Martin
- Fernando Alonso
- Role
- race seat the team's words: the team's drivers
- 2027 seat
- confirmed for 2027
- Term, as stated
- having extended their long-term contracts
- Contract through
- long-term deal; end year not announced
- Announced
- 29 September 2026
Source Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team,Quote
Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso commit to Aston Martin Aramco as 2027 driver line-up is confirmed. Published by a party to it, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, 29 September 2026. It says:
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is pleased to confirm that Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso will continue as the team's drivers, having extended their long-term contracts. article, first paragraph
Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso commit to Aston Martin Aramco as 2027 driver line-up is confirmed page heading
Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso commit to Aston Martin Aramco as 2027 driver line-up is confirmed Share: Announcement 29 Sep 2026 page heading and dateline
- Lance Stroll
- Role
- race seat the team's words: the team's drivers
- 2027 seat
- confirmed for 2027
- Term, as stated
- having extended their long-term contracts
- Contract through
- long-term deal; end year not announced
- Announced
- 29 September 2026
Source Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team,Quote
Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso commit to Aston Martin Aramco as 2027 driver line-up is confirmed. Published by a party to it, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, 29 September 2026. It says:
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is pleased to confirm that Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso will continue as the team's drivers, having extended their long-term contracts. article, first paragraph
Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso commit to Aston Martin Aramco as 2027 driver line-up is confirmed page heading
Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso commit to Aston Martin Aramco as 2027 driver line-up is confirmed Share: Announcement 29 Sep 2026 page heading and dateline
Audi
No 2027 race seat announced in this record.