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flag George Kurtz bought a 15% stake in Mercedes-AMG F1 for $300 million, valuing the team at $6 billion.

flag George Kurtz, founder of cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has acquired a 15% stake in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team for $300 million, valuing the team at $6 billion—the highest ever for an F1 team. flag The deal, which makes Kurtz a co-owner, marks a personal investment despite CrowdStrike’s ongoing sponsorship since 2019. flag Kurtz, a former racer and tech entrepreneur, joins the team’s strategic steering committee as a technology advisor, focusing on innovation, data analytics, and global expansion, particularly in the U.S. Toto Wolff retains his roles as team principal and CEO, with ownership split among Wolff, Mercedes-Benz, and INEOS. flag The investment reflects growing interest in Formula 1 as a high-growth business, fueled by rising global popularity and the success of the F1 film.

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