Aston Martin drivers diversify their portfolios beyond just speed!

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Aston Martin F1 has just announced a partnership with the Financial Times, one of the world’s leading business organisations, arming Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll with the power of financial foresight.

Team Silverstone says that “the strategic collaboration will deliver shared value for the two British brands, both of which boast a rich heritage and shared ambition for innovation.”

So this season, in addition to pit stops, Alonso and Stroll will also be making profit stops as they diversify their portfolios beyond just speed.

Stay tuned, folks, the market trends might just surprise you this year!

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.