Lewis Hamilton previously suggested he would jump at the chance of being involved in a Manchester United takeover bid – as Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally confirmed his plans.
The British billionaire has been flirting with the prospect of buying his childhood club for several months as many United fans pine for a new owner. The Glazer family finally put the club up for sale in November after intense pressure from supporters who have been demanding changes.
Ratcliffe has naturally been heavily linked again ever since and, on Tuesday, became the first party to make a public move by confirming his plans. "We have formally put ourselves into the process," a spokesman for the INEOS chairman confirmed to The Times.
