The sensational Ryan Reynolds is one of the best football club owners in recent times. After transforming Wrexham, things are looking brighter than ever for him. Recently, he took his investments to another level in Formula 1, following which, his net worth even topped that of Lewis Hamilton.
The star actor has a net worth of $350 million, which has only swelled following his various investments and ventures. And with the current F1 deal, he has bolstered his income. Hopefully, this leads to more investment for Wrexham after signing yet another landmark deal. So let’s take a look at the net worths of Reynolds and Hamilton!
The staggering net worth of Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds
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The ‘Deadpool’ star had earlier purchased an ownership stake in ‘Mint Mobile’. After that, T-Mobile acquired Mint Mobile in an astounding $1.3 billion deal. With over 25% stake in the company, he reportedly received $337.5 million.
The latest F1 investment looks fine for the actor, and he carves out a new legacy with F1 Team Alpine. According to Fox Sports, they secured a $218 million investment from a consortium that includes the actor. The group acquired a 24% stake in the team. Apart from that, Reynolds sold his gin company, Aviation Gin, for $610 million to another European alcohol company.
Alpine team said in a statement, “The transaction values Alpine Racing Ltd. around $900 million following this investment. It will accelerate Alpine’s growth plans and sporting ambitions in F1.”
Reynolds’ net worth has seen a sharp increase in recent times. It can help the Welsh club to invest in soccer players. Following the promotion to EFL League Two, the club needs to bring in quality players to be competitive. Therefore, all these deals would help him to invest and hopefully lead his team to back-to-back promotions. But where does he rank in a net worth comparison to one of the finest F1 drivers of all time, Lewis Hamilton?
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How much is Lewis Hamilton’s net worth?
Lewis Hamilton is a legendary driver. He has seven championships to his name, and during those years, he amassed a stunning net worth of $285 million. He earns a salary of $55 million annually from his team. That contract reached a staggering level in 2016. He signed a three-year deal for $140 million, which became one of the highest-paid contracts in F1 history.
Apart from the contracts, he is a brand ambassador for many companies. Tommy Hilfiger, Mercedes-Benz, Puma, and Silver Arrows all came knocking on his doorbell to endorse. There are other various brands the British driver worked with in his career. When concluding, one can understand that Reynolds has a higher net worth as compared to Hamilton. Certainly, one can predict it will only keep growing.
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