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Mercedes Eyes 24% Stake in Alpine's F1 Team

3/13/2026

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Flavio Briatore, Alpine's executive adviser, said Mercedes is negotiating to acquire a 24% stake in Alpine's Formula 1 team.
Briatore confirmed Mercedes is one of three or four potential buyers.
He said the negotiation is with the company, not with Toto Wolff.
The stake is currently held by Otro Capital, which includes notable sports figures.
Alpine, majority-owned by Renault, finished last in the constructors' standings last season.

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Flavio Briatore, Alpine's executive adviser, said Mercedes is negotiating to acquire a 24% stake in Alpine's Formula 1 team.
Briatore confirmed Mercedes is one of three or four potential buyers.
He said the negotiation is with the company, not with Toto Wolff.
The stake is currently held by Otro Capital, which includes notable sports figures.
Alpine, majority-owned by Renault, finished last in the constructors' standings last season.