F1 Mercedes Wolff Kurtz CrowdStrike.

Toto Wolff, principal of Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team, watches during a practice session at the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race , Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Nick Didlick)

Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff sells 15% stake to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has sold 15% of his Formula 1 team share to George Kurtz, CEO of CrowdStrike. This deal makes Kurtz a co-owner of the team, valued at $6 billion. Kurtz will also serve as a technology advisor and join the team’s strategic steering committee. Wolff will continue as team principal and CEO. Kurtz’s background in racing and technology is seen as a valuable asset. CrowdStrike became a global partner of Mercedes’ F1 team in 2019. Kurtz has a history in sports car racing, with multiple wins in prestigious events.

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