Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes F1 said it was “one of the best opportunities” to participate in the acquisition plan for Chelsea, the Premier League (England) football team.
On Thursday, seven-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton and his friend and tennis star Serena Williams are working on the acquisition of Chelsea, former Liverpool FC and British Airways chairman Martin Broughton. It was reported that they would each invest about £ 10 million in a consortium led by Chairman Broughton.
Lewis Hamilton commented on the acquisition of Chelsea prior to the Emilia Romagna GP in Imola. He acknowledged his involvement in the reported acquisition and said it was an opportunity to improve the education and inclusiveness of the local community.
Lewis Hamilton said he was contacted by Martin Brodon and explained his vision for a successful acquisition of Chelsea.
Lewis Hamilton states that Martin Broughton’s values are “very consistent” with his own, he and Serena Williams have spoken “many times” ever since, and she “joined” the group. I was excited to do it. “
“Community is important. In fact, people in and around it make up soccer teams.”
“Chelsea has become a significant leader in diversity and inclusion work, becoming more diverse and progressive. Therefore, we have partnered with a former owner (Russian Roman Abramovich). I’m not. “
“Our goal is to continue some of the work they have already done, make a bigger impact, and engage with the community.”
Previously, Lewis Hamilton had declared himself a supporter of Chelsea’s rival Arsenal, but said it all started when his sister said he had to support Arsenal.
Lewis Hamilton added that the opportunity to support the acquisition of Chelsea, a football fan as a whole and a Champions League and Club World Cup winner, was “one of the best opportunities to be part of something great.” rice field.
Chelsea announced in December last year that they had lost £ 145.6 million in the year to June 2021, but Lewis Hamilton is confident that a business plan is in place to stop the loss. He said he was doing it.
“Of course, losing money is not an investment idea,” explains Lewis Hamilton.
“Through the discussions so far, the team plans to manage this, improve it, reduce losses and turn it into a profitable organization.”
“It will take a lot of work. There are so many moving parts … I don’t know the strategy for all of them.”
“We haven’t won the bid yet. I’m sure everything will be after that, but the team is a consortium of Chelsea’s lifelong fans and other people like me who broke later.”
“No one has the idea of losing. I think Chelsea already has the idea of winning.”
“But I think we can do better in the way we move forward.”
Lewis Hamilton said that if the bid wins, he will not be as practical as his partners while he continues in F1, but his involvement will improve the club’s work in the local area. He added that he would concentrate.
“There is still a lot to do to be more diverse and inclusive.”
“This is a great platform for attracting and educating the many great fans out there.”
“There are already great talents within the team who have really faced discrimination and have made progress in close collaboration with the organization.”
“I think it’s really important for Chelsea fans. The community is also investing heavily in it.”
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