It’s not every day you see an NFL MVP swap his cleats for racing stripes. Patrick Mahomes, alongside his wife Brittany, made a splash in the racing world, not on the track, but in the high-stakes game of team ownership. The quarterback’s latest play? Joining the elite ranks of Alpine F1 Team owners.
His casual stroll into the team’s hospitality suite alongside Brittany wearing a cute orange dress —caught on video—was a far cry from Mahomes‘ usual stadium sprints, yet it signaled a new race had begun. “I’ve always had a passion for all sports. The opportunity to lead the investor group with Travis at Alpine F1 with Otro Capital was one I couldn’t pass up,” Mahomes shared last October when he became part of a group of athletes who joined the F1 team’s ownership group, along with teammate Travis Kelce.
Mahomes’ sky-blue hoodie might be a nod to his new team colors. The video reshared by Mahomes captioned “QUALI DONE, BACK TO HOSPITALITY,”. Meanwhile, a snapshot of Mahomes and Shane Buechele delving into the tech behind the speed teases the quarterback’s hands-on approach. “Boys being boys,” as captioned by Shane’s wife. “I think everybody can see the appeal,” Mahomes said, reflecting on his involvement with the F1 team.
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The investment game is no stranger to Mahomes and his teammate Travis Kelce, who’ve both thrown their helmets into the ring as investors in the Alpine F1 Team. With a $218 million play, they’re not just spectators; they’re shaping the future of racing.
As Mahomes gears up for his new role, Kelce took to the Kentucky Derby, where the tight end was spotted without his usual plus-one, Taylor Swift. Instead, he joined forces with Aaron Rodgers, another NFL star known for making bold plays off the field. The Derby may be a different kind of turf war, but for Kelce, it’s just another day at the races.
When the horses line up at Churchill Downs, Travis Kelce and Aaron Rodgers are here to play!
The Kentucky Derby isn’t just about the horses; it’s a runway for the who’s who of sports. Travis Kelce, sans Taylor Swift, joined the likes of Aaron Rodgers in a display of style and swagger. Rodgers, in his slick black suit, has been “Spotted at the @kentuckyderby,” As seen in a post shared by the Jets but it was Kelce’s winning bet that had him grinning from ear to ear. “When you show up to the Kentucky Derby and your first bet hits,” Kelce exclaimed, capturing the thrill of the win in a video posted to the Kentucky Derby’s Instagram account.
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Kelce’s Derby Day might have lacked the pop star’s sparkle, but the tight end isn’t one to fumble the ball when it comes to having a good time. His presence at the Derby’s most exclusive parties, rubbing elbows with fellow NFL elites, proves that whether it’s a touchdown dance or a victory lap, Kelce knows how to score big at life’s biggest events.
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The Sports Illustrated Reveal at the Races party saw Kelce in high spirits, mingling with the crème de la crème of sports and entertainment. His mint button-down shirt might as well have been a jersey, “We feel so high school every time we look at #TravisKelce,” read a post from the event, capturing the tight end’s infectious energy”
Meanwhile, in Miami, Mahomes was revving up for a different kind of competition. As the new co-owner of the Alpine F1 Team, he’s trading the huddle for the hustle of the racing world. “These are exciting times for sport and an opportunity to bring our shared values to the world stage. I look forward to being a part of that growth,” Mahomes expressed, signaling his commitment to driving the team to victory.