The Austrian company Red Bull, which owns the Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls Formula 1 teams, has reportedly rejected an offer from a group of investors to purchase its “junior” team for $2.3 billion.
According to British journalist Joe Saward, investor interest in Red Bull’s Formula 1 assets remains consistently high the company receives similar proposals almost every month. The previous offer, valued at $2 billion, was made as recently as August.
The value of Formula 1 teams continues to rise, drawing increasing attention from major investment groups. Among the potential investors is insurance magnate Mark Walter, founder of TWG Global, who is reportedly prepared to invest around
$1 billion in the establishment of a new team under the Cadillac brand.
Red Bull is not the only team attracting such offers: investors have also expressed interest in Haas and Alpine, although Gene Haas and Renault are currently unwilling to part with their shares.
At the same time, several teams remain unprofitable. According to the latest financial statements,Williams ended the 2024 fiscal year with a $67.5 million loss, despite a 25% increase in revenue.
Meanwhile,McLaren is considered the most valuable team in Formula 1 today, with an estimated market valuation of $4.1 billion.
