{"id":323616,"date":"2026-03-11T05:41:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T05:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/323616\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T05:41:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T05:41:13","slug":"mercedes-amg-f1-team-boss-toto-wolff-eyes-alpine-ownership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/323616\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-AMG F1 Team boss Toto Wolff eyes Alpine ownership"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tToto Wolff is reportedly eyeing the available stake in Alpine. Image: XPB Images<\/p>\n

A 24 per cent share in the Renault-owned Formula 1 team, currently held by investment group Otro Capital, has attracted significant interest across the paddock, with Horner previously confirmed as part of a consortium looking to acquire the holding<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, reports around the Australian Grand Prix weekend suggested Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has now entered the process, with multiple bids understood to be on the table for the stake.<\/p>\n

Alpine declined to comment on specific individuals involved in the discussions but confirmed that several potential investors have approached the team.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe team is regularly approached and contacted by multiple parties and potential investors,\u201d an Alpine spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe do not comment on any specific names or individuals in question.<\/p>\n

\u201cAny discussions are not a matter for the team, they\u2019re between the current stakeholders and parties expressing an interest.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe primary focus for the team is the immediate task at hand which is the start of the racing season and seeing a sustained recovery of performance on track.\u201d<\/p>\n

Otro Capital purchased the 24 per cent stake in 2023 for around \u20ac200 million ($326 million AUD), but F1\u2019s booming commercial growth has significantly increased team valuations.<\/p>\n

Recent bids are believed to value Alpine at roughly \u00a32.5 billion ($4.07 billion AUD), suggesting the shareholding could now be worth in the region of \u00a3600 million ($978 million AUD).<\/p>\n

For Horner, acquiring part of Alpine would provide a pathway back into the sport after his departure from Red Bull in 2025.<\/p>\n

The Briton has previously indicated that any return to F1 would need to involve ownership rather than a traditional management role.<\/p>\n

The reported rival bid appears to be linked to Mercedes\u2019 existing relationship with the Enstone-based team.<\/p>\n

Alpine switched to Mercedes power units and gearboxes for the 2026 season after shutting down its own engine programme at Viry-Chatillon, creating a closer technical partnership between the two organisations.<\/p>\n

A Mercedes spokesperson acknowledged the connection when asked about the situation, saying: \u201cMercedes is a key strategic partner of Alpine and we are being kept apprised of the latest developments.\u201d<\/p>\n

Any sale would still require approval from Renault, which retains a controlling 76 per cent stake in Alpine and therefore holds the final say over who ultimately acquires the minority shareholding.<\/p>\n


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