Explained: Lewis Hamilton's Rumoured Interest In Manchester United Takeover

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Lewis Hamilton may be about to take an intriguing step into English football, with rumours he is involved in Jim Ratcliffe's bid to take ownership of Manchester United. Manchester United takeover: Lewis Hamilton rumoured to be involvedJim Ratcliffe, one of the richest men in the United Kingdom, is the first to publicly announce his intention to bid for Manchester United. This is where Mercedes' lead driver Lewis Hamilton enters the fray. The rumours of his interest in Ratcliffe's bid for Manchester United have now resurfaced, after Ratcliffe made public his formal intention to bid for the club. Mercedes and Manchester United also share a key sponsor in technology firm TeamViewer - though 2022-23 will be the final season of the company appearing on United's shirts.
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