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Mumtalakat and CYVN Take Full Control of McLaren Racing, Buying Out Remaining Minority Stake

McLaren says a simplified owner lineup will help future‑proof the business.

Overview

  • McLaren Group confirmed that Bahrain’s Mumtalakat and Abu Dhabi’s CYVN acquired all shares held by MSP Sports Capital, O’Connor-managed funds, Ares Sports, Media & Entertainment funds, and Caspian Funds.
  • Mumtalakat remains the majority shareholder while CYVN holds a non‑controlling stake, with financial terms undisclosed.
  • Media reports put the deal’s implied valuation above £3 billion (about $4 billion), while Sportico reported a $5 billion figure citing a person familiar with the details.
  • MSP leaders Jeff Moorad and Jahm Najafi will leave the McLaren Racing board as governance is streamlined.
  • The exit caps a sharp revaluation from a roughly £560 million mark in 2020, a period when outside capital helped stabilize the team during restructuring and preceded its competitive resurgence.