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Wolff in Advanced Talks to Sell Small Mercedes F1 Stake at $6 Billion Valuation

Reports identify CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz as the prospective buyer for roughly 5% via Wolff’s holding company.

Overview

  • Multiple reputable outlets report the discussions are advanced, but there has been no public confirmation that a deal has closed.
  • The sale under discussion is a mid‑single‑digit portion of Toto Wolff’s 33% holding, reported at about 5%, executed through his investment vehicle.
  • The talks imply an approximately $6 billion (£4.6bn) valuation for Mercedes‑AMG Petronas, setting a new record above recent McLaren benchmarks.
  • Mercedes says team governance will remain unchanged, and Wolff is expected to stay on as chief executive and team principal.
  • Kurtz’s CrowdStrike already sponsors Mercedes, and reports say the structure would not affect voting power within the team’s existing 33/33/33 ownership with Mercedes‑Benz and INEOS.