How Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s success at Wrexham led to ownership stakes in Formula One [Video]

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are now known as the most astute (and popular!) sports owners on the planet… the pair aren’t prepared to rest on their laurels with Wrexham, as they target F1 next

13:00 EDT 01 Jul 2023 , updated 21:33 EDT 02 Jul 2023

Not that long ago Ryan Reynolds was just one of Canada’s most popular movie actors and Rob McElhenney was known for creating a cult hit of a sitcom. 

Reynolds had a brand of gin, a stake in a low-cost cell phone carrier and his business interests extended to a few commercials on television.

It’s amazing what can happen within two years. 

The pair’s purchase of minnows Wrexham AFC in non-league football in England has made them some of the most astute – and popular – sports owners on the planet.

They produced a television series that showcased a football team that hadn’t played in the Football League in over a decade – opening the door …