Overview
- The reported transaction involves roughly 5% of Wolff’s 33% holding, with Wolff set to keep his CEO and team principal roles if it closes.
- Mercedes said it would make no comment but that team governance will remain unchanged and all three partners remain committed.
- The investment would be made into Wolff’s holding company that owns his shares, maintaining the equal one‑third split with Mercedes‑Benz and INEOS.
- The price implies a record valuation for an F1 team, exceeding the McLaren deal that valued the champions near $5 billion in September.
- The Financial Times identified CrowdStrike chief executive George Kurtz as the prospective investor, a detail not confirmed by the parties.