Posted: 04:33, 18 October 2022 | Updated: 05:06, 18 October 2022
Lewis Hamilton cheered on the Denver Broncos from the stands for the first time on Monday night. The Formula 1 star became part owner of the three Super Bowl champions in August and was able to show his support in Los Angeles as the team took on the Chargers. Hamilton posted a photo of SoFi Stadium on his Instagram story with the caption: “Seeing my team for the first time. So excited to be here. Let’s go @broncos.’ The team also shared a clip recorded by the seven-time world champion on their official Twitter account. With the field behind him, Hamilton said, “Hey, what’s up Broncos Country, Lewis Hamilton here. Here to support the team. Go Broncos. Hamilton was spotted enjoying the AFC West game alongside the Walton Penner ownership team, including Rob Walton, Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner. Lewis Hamilton (right) cheered on the Denver Broncos from the stands for the first time Hamilton was seen enjoying the AFC West game with the Walton Penner Ownership Group, including Rob Walton (right), Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner (left) Hamilton joined the Broncos franchise as part of the Walton-Penner family’s buyout of the team two months ago. A statement from Rob Walton, on behalf of the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group, read: “We are delighted to welcome seven-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton to our ownership group. “He is a champion who knows what it takes to lead a winning team and a fierce advocate for global equality, including in his own sport. “With over 100 race wins, Lewis is considered the most successful driver of all time. “His resilient spirit and standard of excellence will be an asset to the ownership group and the Broncos organization.” Hamilton shared his excitement about joining the Broncos team, writing on his Twitter profile at the time, along with a photo of his dog Roscoe in Broncos gear: “Excited to join an incredible ownership group and be a part of @Broncos history !! Russell Wilson and Co. played into overtime after tying the game 16-16 in regulation Monday night The Chargers secured a 19-16 victory on Dustin Hopkins’ game-winning field goal in California. “I am honored to work with a world-class team and to serve as an example of the value of the most diverse leadership in all sports. Roscoe already thinks he made the team.’ The Broncos were officially sold to a group of Walmart heirs for a record $4.65 billion on Aug. 9. It wasn’t just an NFL record, but a sports record, eclipsing the $2.4 billion purchase of Steve Cohen of the New York Mets and the $2.3 billion acquisition of David Tepper of the Carolina Panthers. Walton Penner Ownership Group’s offer was approved by a unanimous vote of NFL owners at a meeting, according to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. The ownership group also includes minority owners such as former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as well as Hamilton. Hamilton shared his excitement about joining the Broncos in a tweet in August Hamilton with Denver Broncos quarterback Wilson at the 2018 Canadian Grand Prix Forbes identified other bidders as Josh Harris, who owns the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils. Jose E. Feliciano, one of the founders of Clearlake Capital; and mortgage lender Mat Ishbia. Mercedes driver Hamilton, 37, is the third limited partner to come on board the Walton-Penner ownership group. The Broncos have failed to make the playoffs in six seasons, but they acquired former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks for the new season. Wilson and Co. they played in overtime after being tied 16-16 in regulation, but lost 19-16 at California on Monday. Hamilton will return to track action this weekend at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
