Lewis Hamilton, a Formula 1 driver, joins the Broncos ownership group

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2 August (UPI) Tuesday saw the introduction of Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula 1 racing winner, to the Denver Broncos' ownership group. [{ "selector": ".nlexg-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The head of the Walton-Penner family ownership group, former Walmart chairman Rob Walton, said in a statement,

He is a fierce advocate for worldwide equality, even in his own sport. He is a champion competitor who knows what it takes to manage a winning team."

"Lewis is regarded as the most successful F1 driver of all time with more over 100 race victories.

The ownership group and the Broncos organisation will benefit from his tenacious character and high standards." [{ "selector": ".prudi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The Walton-Penner family ownership group and the Broncos announced their purchase and sale agreement in June. The winning bid by the group, at $4.65 billion [{ "selector": ".ndrxl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]