Heads up, Franco Colapinto: Toto Wolff could buy Alpine | OneFootball

A possible business move is shaking up the corridors of Formula 1 and could alter the political landscape of the category. According to the British newspaper The Telegraph, Toto Wolff is considering acquiring a stake in Alpine, the team where Franco Colapinto competes, a deal that would have direct consequences on the future of Christian Horner.

According to the report, the Mercedes boss has made an offer for 24% of the shares currently controlled by the investment fund Otro Capital within the French team’s structure. That same percentage is also Horner’s target as he tries to return to the paddock. After his departure from Red Bull, the British executive is looking to buy that stake to gain influence in the decision-making of the sporting project.

In this scenario, if the deal goes through in favor of Wolff or Mercedes, the return of the former Red Bull boss would be practically ruled out. The purchase of that percentage would effectively close the door to his entry into the Enstone-based team’s structure. Today, Renault Group retains the majority control of the team with about 76% of the shares, while the rest is distributed among private investors. Within this framework, the disputed 24% emerges as a strategic key for anyone seeking to influence the sporting direction.

Additionally, the possible negotiation rekindles a historic rivalry within Formula 1. For years, Wolff and Horner have been at the center of intense political clashes as Mercedes and Red Bull fought for championships, a tension that could now spill over into the business arena.

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