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Aston Martin issues another profit warning and sells F1 naming rights for £50m

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Alex DanielFebruary 20, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Aston Martin issues another profit warning and sells F1 naming rights for £50m
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Aston Martin, the British luxury carmaker, issued its fifth profit warning since September 2024, anticipating worse-than-expected losses for 2025 due to lower car deliveries and US trade tariffs. To stabilize its finances, the company will sell its Formula One team naming rights to AMR GP Holdings, also controlled by Lawrence Stroll, for £50m, requiring shareholder approval. The company's shares have declined significantly over the past year, and its debt has increased, despite efforts to introduce new models and raise capital. While facing financial challenges, Aston Martin anticipates delivering around 500 of its Valhalla models in 2026, priced at £850,000 each.

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