Christian Horner flags serious concerns over Mercedes’ bid to buy Alpine shares
Christian Horner is said to have reservations about Mercedes’ reported interest in buying shares in Alpine. There’s been growing speculation around Otro Capital’s plan to offload their 24% shareholding, with big names like Ryan Reynolds, Michael B.
Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Christian Horner is said to have reservations about Mercedes’ reported interest in buying shares in Alpine. There’s been growing speculation around Otro Capital’s plan to offload their 24% shareholding, with big names like Ryan Reynolds, Michael B. Jordan, and Patrick Mahomes already involved on the investment side.
Back in January, Flavio Briatore revealed that Horner had spoken with Otro Capital regarding a potential deal. However, no agreement was reached at the time. Since then, Toto Wolff has emerged as a potential contender.
Reports suggest that Mercedes are now interested in acquiring Otro Capital’s stake in the team. Christian Horner voices concern over Mercedes’ bid for Alpine stake According to RacingNews365 , Horner has raised concerns about the approach Mercedes is taking. The offer led by Wolff is reportedly considered low, with no signs of improvement.
The report also highlighted that Renault, who own the remaining 76% of Alpine, may be interested in possible synergies with Mercedes . This development is believed to be a significant concern for Horner. If successful, Mercedes could end up with influence over a second team on the grid.