Mercedes Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton says he is “interested” in a business venture in MotoGP, amid links to a buyout of the Gresini Racing team. Earlier this week, rumours emerged that Hamilton was in talks to take over the Gresini Racing team that currently fields MotoGP legend Marc Marquez. Motorsport.com understands that this is not on the cards, but reports in Motorsport.com's Italian edition claim Hamilton has interest in potentially partnering with a number of teams in MotoGP.
” Lewis Hamilton, Yamaha MotoGP YZR-M1, Valentino Rossi, MotoGP YZR-M1 Photo by: Monster Energy Hamilton has been a lifelong MotoGP fan and in 2019 took part in a ride swap with series legend Valentino Rossi at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia. In 2015, Hamilton collaborated with Italian brand MV Agusta to design a limited-edition motorcycle. On Hamilton being linked with MotoGP, series' points leader Jorge Martin said: “For sure it’s interesting, I saw it.