Trackhouse: Justin Marks sells team shares to British investors

On 14 October, ‘1936’ – which describes itself as a global investment platform for sport and entertainment – announced that it had acquired a stake in the Trackhouse MotoGP team from Justin Marks. The stake is said to be a ‘significant minority stake’. No further financial details of the deal were disclosed.

“It is an exciting moment for the Superfile Trackhouse MotoGP Team to announce the arrival of 1936,” said team owner Justin Marks on Wednesday in an official press release from 1936. “Both groups firmly believe that the MotoGP World Championship holds great potential worldwide and that Trackhouse can play a prominent role in this growth. The team now has numerous opportunities to make significant investments in racing, the brand, storytelling and the Trackhouse experience, together with a diverse and talented group of partners.”

A former British ski racer founded ‘1936’

The founder and CEO of the London-based 1936 group is Charlie Raposo – a former British ski racer. According to 1936, the investment would come at a crucial time for MotoGP. Liberty Media’s takeover would see the international fanbase grow and interest from global brands and media partners increase. “Together, the ownership group will make significant investments in the growth and success of the Superfile Trackhouse MotoGP Team – both on the track and commercially – as the sport enters a new era of global expansion,” said 1936.

“We believe that MotoGP is only just beginning to realise its commercial potential,” added Charlie Raposo. “The races are arguably among the best in motorsport, and the growing fan base is extremely loyal and passionate. It is already a global sport with significant growth potential on an international level. Justin has built a team with real ambition and a brand that stands out from the rest, and we are proud to accompany him on his journey to build the most successful MotoGP team both on and off the track. We look forward to working with the team to develop the most exciting franchise in the sport.”

On the track, things are going very well for Trackhouse Aprilia in the 2026 MotoGP season. Ai Ogura and Raul Fernandez currently occupy 4th and 7th places in the riders’ standings. In the team standings, Trackhouse sits in 3rd place ahead of the final five Grands Prix – behind the factory teams of Aprilia and Ducati.

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