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Jets owner Johnson invests in Aston Martin F1 team
Aston Martin has announced New York Jets owner Robert Wood "Woody" Johnson has acquired a minority stake in the Formula 1 team.
The former U.S. Ambassador to the UK joins the team’s board of directors with immediate effect, adding the Silverstone-based team to his portfolio of sports teams that also includes English Premier League side Crystal Palace. Aston Martin says Johnson’s focus will be on supporting the team’s commercial growth – with an emphasis on the U.S. – although he won’t take on any day-to-day management duties.
“During my time as U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, I have developed a deep appreciation for Aston Martin’s rich history, as well as Lawrence Stroll’s strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit,” Johnson said. “I am excited to partner with him and contribute to the continued development of the team, with the ambition of building an organization capable of competing at the very highest level of the sport. We also share a commitment to growing the fanbase in the United States and introducing even more fans to the excitement of Formula 1.”
Aston Martin highlights the American billionaire’s “considerable network of influential relationships” on top of his sporting experience as other key attributes that he will bring to the team.
“I am extremely happy to welcome Woody to the Aston Martin family,” executive chairman Stroll said. “His experience, passion and investment further strengthen our position as we enter the next phase of our competitive journey. His deep appreciation for our brand, combined with his commitment to innovation and commercial opportunity, makes him an ideal partner as we look to the future.”
Aston Martin has been enduring a tough season in F1 in 2026, with the team currently 10th in the constructors’ championship with just one point, following issues with its launch car and the Honda power unit for the new regulations. A new Honda engine specification is being introduced at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, following a major chassis overhaul before the August break.
Chris Medland
While studying Sports Journalism at the University of Central Lancashire, Chris managed to talk his way into working at the British Grand Prix in 2008 and was retained for three years before joining ESPN F1 as Assistant Editor. After three further years at ESPN, a spell as F1 Editor at Crash Media Group was followed by the major task of launching F1i.com’s English-language website and running it as Editor. Present at every race since the start of 2014, he has continued building his freelance portfolio, working with international titles. As well as writing for RACER, his broadcast work includes television appearances on F1 TV and as a presenter and reporter on North America's live radio coverage on SiriusXM.
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