This football club is now partly owned by two former F1 drivers

09:51, 02 Aug

Updated: 10:05, 02 Aug

byHidde Korte

Striking news from France: football club Le Mans is now partly owned by Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen. The two have acquired a minority stake in the club, alongside tennis star Novak Djokovic, as announced on the club’s official website. Massa expressed his delight at the development.

The former Ferrari driver announced that he is proud to be involved with the club: ''I think everyone knows my passion for football, which has led me to take this step.''

''Le Mans FC has a strong bond with motorsport, and when my good friend and partner at Oakberry, Georgios Frangulis, presented me with the project, I wanted to be part of it. Especially with people for whom I have deep respect, like Djokovic, who needs no introduction.''

''But also Magnussen, with whom I have shared many years in Formula 1. It is unmistakably a wonderful opportunity, thanks also to the positive dynamics of French football, which is currently reigning champion in the Champions League and attracting significant investments.''

Bridging the gap between football and motorsport

The city of Le Mans is inextricably linked with the 24 hours of Le Mans, with the signing of Massa and Magnussen, the club hopes to bridge the gap between football and motorsport. Founder of Oakberry, the investment company, emphasized this: ''We want to help grow the brand and the sporting heritage of the city.''

''Le Mans has a unique name in the world and the sense of connection that the club can offer makes this project exceptional.''

''Novak, Felipe and Kevin understand this better than anyone, and therefore they are so enthusiastic.''