Toto Wolff in Advanced Talks to Sell Stake in Mercedes F1 Team at $6B Valuation
Mercedes' Formula 1 team CEO Toto Wolff is negotiating a partial stake sale to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz, potentially valuing the racing franchise at a record $6 billion. The deal WOULD involve Kurtz acquiring approximately 5% of the team through Wolff's holding company, where the Austrian executive maintains a 33% ownership stake.
The discussions highlight the growing crossover between technology and high-performance sports, with CrowdStrike already serving as a longtime sponsor of Mercedes F1. Kurtz, an avid motorsport participant, would join a ownership group that includes Mercedes-Benz and Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.