Lewis Hamilton has joined the ownership group of Denver Broncos, he and the NFL franchise have announced.

The news was initially revealed in a statement from Rob Walton on behalf of the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group.

“We are delighted to welcome seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton to our ownership group,” read the statement.

“He is a champion competitor who knows what it takes to lead a winning team and a fierce advocate for global equality, including in his own sport.

“With over 100 race wins, Lewis is considered the most successful F1 driver of all time.