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Wolff Reaffirms Mercedes Commitment After Selling Minority Stake to CrowdStrike CEO

Wolff says selling a small slice to George Kurtz supports U.S. expansion without changing Mercedes’ governance.

Overview

  • The completed deal transfers 15% of Toto Wolff’s investment holding to George Kurtz, equating to roughly a 5% stake in the Mercedes F1 team.
  • Mercedes says the team’s control structure remains unchanged with Mercedes‑Benz, INEOS and Wolff as the principal stakeholders.
  • Kurtz has been appointed a Technology Advisor to the team, adding cybersecurity expertise and deeper U.S. market ties.
  • Wolff states he has no plan to sell the team or to leave his role as CEO and team principal.
  • The transaction implies a valuation near $6 billion for Mercedes F1, which Motorsport.com reports is about seven times the team’s record 2024 revenue under the cost cap era.