Trent Alexander-Arnold joins the A-list sporting cast of investors in the Alpine F1 team - linking up with Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and more... with Rory McIlroy and Anthony Joshua already signed up!

Trent Alexander-Arnold has become the latest high-profile sports person to invest in backers of the Alpine F1 team, Otro Capital. 

The motorsport outfit have been hoovering up stars across all sports as the popularity of F1 has seen significant growth in recent years. Since its rebrand in 2021 Alpine has received a substantial strategic investment of £173million. 

The Liverpool vice-captain joins former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, four-time golf major championship winner Rory McIlroy and the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs duo Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. 

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney teamed up with fellow acting superstar Michael B. Jordan to take a 24 percent stake in Alpine over the summer, a deal which took the F1 team's value to almost £700m. 

The new investors will help raise awareness for the mid-field F1 outfit as it bids to compete with teams at the front of the grid. 

Trent Alexander-Arnold has become the latest high-profile sports person to invest in the Alpine F1 team

Alexander-Arnold made his F1 fandom known when he was spotted during a characteristically chaotic grid walk at last year's British Grand Prix. 

'I’m excited to be joining Otro Capital’s group as an investor in Alpine F1 along with my brother Tyler.' He said. 'Having been to Formula 1 races as a fan, I love the high-pressure environment of the paddock and I’ve seen firsthand how incredibly impressive the Alpine team is.

'Our shared goal as an investment group is to help contribute to its continued success on the grid, at a time when F1 is facing incredible growth as a sport. As a footballer, I understand the importance of teamwork, innovation and determination in achieving goals.'

Alpine currently boasts the all-French driver line-up of Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, who are both Grand Prix winners. The team are based out of Enstone in the UK and currently sit sixth in the constructors' championship having picked up two podiums this season.