Croft also highlighted the estimated value of the Alpine team, which stands at around €900 million following this investment. He contrasted this figure with other Formula 1 teams, emphasizing how team valuations have soared in recent years due to the sport’s surging popularity. For instance, he mentioned that Ferrari, with its rich F1 heritage, is likely valued at over three times that of Alpine, while Mercedes and Red Bull are valued at around two billion and two-and-a-half billion euros, respectively.
The commentator expressed his fascination with the Alpine investment, suggesting that those who have made wise investments in Formula 1 teams could be sitting on a potential goldmine. The sport’s allure from a business perspective is evident, and it underscores the team’s argument that the required €600 million bond for new entrants is not an insignificant sum. The worth of established teams far exceeds that figure.
