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FIA WEC and the 24 Hours of Le Mans announce a global partnership with cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike as a premium partner.

FIA WEC and Le Mans announce global partnership with CrowdStrike

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans have announced a new global partnership with CrowdStrike, which joins the championship as a premium partner. Organised by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the championship continues to strengthen its commercial and technological partnerships as endurance racing enters a period of…

George Kurtz becomes co-owner of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team alongside Toto Wolff

Viveka Sainani4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

George Kurtz is an FIA bronze-rated race car driver and co-owner of Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team thanks to acquisitions from Toto Wolff. Notably, Kurtz has been a partner of the Mercedes F1 team since 2019. He has now secured a 15% minority interest in the ownership entity controlled by Toto Wolff. This deal values…

Toto Wolff in talks to sell minor stake in Mercedes F1 to CrowdStrike CEO

Senjuti Jash5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Toto Wolff is reportedly in advanced discussions to sell a small part of his 33 per cent shareholding in the Mercedes F1 team to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz. Prominent business publication Sportico first announced that the deal values Mercedes at $6 billion, a new record for an F1 team. Upon completion of the agreement, this…