F1 star becomes owner of HISTORIC soccer club

Gasly, Hamilton, 2023, Monza, generic — Photo: © IMAGO

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F1 star becomes owner of HISTORIC soccer club

The Frenchman has a new project

Sam Cook Digital Journalist

Sports Journalist who has been covering motorsport since 2023

Thursday 21 March 2024 04:00

Formula 1 star Pierre Gasly has become a co-owner in a French soccer club who Arsenal, Barcelona and New York Red Bulls star Thierry Henry once played for.

Gasly's own team Alpine took on investments from a host of sporting stars including Travis Kelce and Rory McIlroy last season, and the Frenchman seems to have taken their lead – acquiring a stake in FC Versailles, currently in the third division of French football.

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Alpine's French links go beyond their two drivers - Gasly and 27-year-old Esteban Ocon - having previously been under the Renault brand, and having a large French contingent within their staff.

Gasly has now become a major shareholder in the French soccer club, who have previously competed in the semi-finals of the Coupe de France.

Gasly co-owner of Thierry Henry's former club

The team are classed as semi-professional, and have helped the careers of some huge stars. Henry played for the club in the 1992-93 season, as a youth player.

Gasly will join the club as a joint shareholder alongside President Alexandre Mulliez, and his partner Fabien Lazare.

"I am delighted to get involved with FC Versailles because I have always wanted to get involved in professional football," Gasly said in an official statement.

"With Alexandre [Mulliez] and Fabien [Lazare], we share values, ambition and a keen competitive spirit which will allow us to positively develop the club. This is the start of a very beautiful story. Go Versailles!"

Le FC Versailles est fier d’accueillir Pierre Gasly, pilote de Formule 1 français, comme troisième associé propriétaire. 🤝

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