WATCH: $80 Million worth boxer Anthony Joshua pushes Esteban Ocon’s Alpine F1 car at US GP

Anthony Joshua is one of the newly announced Alpine's investors.

Anthony Joshua pushing the Alpine A523 of Esteban Ocon (Credits: X)

The United States GP is renowned for its star-studded allure. This year, it pulled in a heavyweight addition in the form of former boxing champion and Alpine’s newly announced investor, Anthony Joshua. While the champ’s muscle flexing is a familiar sight, it was his hands pushing an Alpine F1 car that caught the spotlight.

The French team recently revived its financial engines with a substantial €200 million investment. This power boost came as Alpine welcomed an array of prominent athletes as investors through Otro Capital. The star-studded lineup includes sports luminaries like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce from the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, golf legend Rory McIlroy, former boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, and Liverpool’s own Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Alpine didn’t miss the chance to capture this unique moment and shared a video set to become iconic. It features Joshua flexing his muscles differently—his hands pushing the Alpine A523, steered by Esteban Ocon, during a pit stop practice. Alpine has been consistently engaging with fans by sharing videos and images that showcase the presence of their latest investors in the paddock.

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Packing a punch ?

Thanks for the pit stop practice, @anthonyjoshua #Alpine #USGP pic.twitter.com/UIsTnnz3CS
— BWT Alpine F1 Team (@AlpineF1Team) October 22, 2023

Joshua, the British heavyweight boxer, boasts an impressive professional record with numerous victories and world titles. He has consistently displayed exceptional boxing skills, a formidable punch, and a strong ring presence. The boxer even cheered on the drivers over the radio and expected them to land the knock-out punch.

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Anthony Joshua helped Pierre Gasly prepare for the race

Anthony Joshua didn’t just lend his physical strength to the United States Grand Prix; he also shared valuable moments with fellow investor Rory McIlroy in Austin. The two high-profile investors solidified their connection amid the F1 event’s excitement, capturing the camaraderie with a photograph alongside the entire Alpine team, including drivers Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon and the dedicated crew.

Anthony Joshua helping Pierre Gasly prepare for the race (Credits: X)

Before the race, Joshua was spotted assisting Gasly with preparation for a reaction test involving dropping balls, showcasing his versatility beyond the boxing ring. He’s set to be an active presence in the Alpine garage, passionately cheering on their drivers, who have secured positions in the top ten and share row 4 on the grid.

Race prep but add some celeb sparkle ??@anthonyjoshua #USGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/QUkyXsT4dB
— Motorsport.com (@Motorsport) October 22, 2023

The Alpine team currently finds themselves in a somewhat isolated position, unable to challenge the resurgent McLaren ahead and unperturbed by the trailing Williams. They’ve undergone significant changes following a disappointing season and have bolstered their ranks with investors not only from the sporting world but also from Hollywood, with stars like Ryan Reynolds showing their support.