Home

F1

Lawrence Stroll Set to Takeover Aston Martin as a CEO, Company Commits to F1 for 2021

Published 03/31/2020, 10:49 AM EDT

Follow Us

Aston Martin investors have affirmed a monetary rescue package drove by Canadian billionaire and Racing Point F1 proprietor Lawrence Stroll. He is the father of Racing Point F1 driver Lance Stroll

The British vehicle producer has been battling with monetary issues for a considerable time. Presently it appears to have reached a conclusion with Lawrence Stroll as its new CEO.

On Monday evening, Aston Martin declared that Stroll will get to work as CEO starting on 20 April. Meanwhile has also deposited the cash, Autocar reports. The Canadian tycoon and his gathering of investors have put as much as £262 million in the renowned organization, which had a budget of £536 million.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

This entirety is over 30% more than Stroll’s underlying offer of £200 million. The rest of the money originated from existing organization investors. Without this round of venture, Aston Martin said it would not have the assets to meet the year investment period.

This venture places the DBX SUV into production at the new St Athan office. The production is on a halt from a week ago over COVID-19 feelings of trepidation.

This is, obviously, subject to any deferrals in the production chain, however, the organization says the main client conveyances are unaffected for the present and would be transported by mid this year. The SUV is crucial as it represents the deciding moment for Aston Martin, so the following year will be vital.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Why is Lawrence Stroll showing interest in Aston Martin?

Lawrence Stroll, will not board Aston Martin for nothing, on the grounds that from 2021 the British brand will enter Formula 1 as a maker, in spite of the fact that it won’t yet be providing motors itself. With his son ready, Lawrence is, obviously, on-point for making this a triumph, henceforth the interest in Aston Martin.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

I, and my co-investors in the consortium, continue to believe passionately in the future of Aston Martin Lagonda. This is most clearly demonstrated by our investment, which underpins the financial security of the company. This is a very significant capital raise of £536 million, due to be made by my consortium and other shareholders at a very challenging time,” Stroll said.

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest F1 stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

This gives the necessary stability to reset the business for its long-term future. We have a clear plan to make this happen, including Aston Martin entering an F1 works team next season. I look forward to working with the management team to deliver this program,” he added.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Abhay Aggarwal

421Articles

One take at a time

Abhay Aggarwal is sports analyst at EssentiallySports. Having joined ES in early 2020, he has over 300 NASCAR, Formula 1, and Tennis articles to his name. Abhay has been an avid motorsports fan for over a decade, and he even attended the inaugural Indian Grand Prix in 2011.
Show More>