Lewis Hamilton takes stake in Denver Broncos after joining ownership group

STAKE: Seven-times Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has taken a stake in the Denver Broncos. Pic: David Davies/PA

British Formula 1 great Lewis Hamilton has taken a stake in NFL club Denver Broncos after joining its new ownership group.

The seven-times world champion has teamed up with the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group, which took over the Broncos in a reported $4.65billion – around £3.81billion – swoop in June.