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George Kurtz, CEO and founder of "CrowdStrike", joined "Mercedes-Benz", INEOS, and Toto Wolff as a shareholder by acquiring a minority stake (15%) in the "Mercedes" "Formula-1" team.
İdman.Biz reports that the American businessman has also been appointed as a technology advisor.
"Winning in racing and cybersecurity requires speed, precision, and innovation. Milliseconds matter. Execution is paramount. Data wins. Technology is transforming competitive advantage and human performance everywhere, including in motorsport. I am excited to help the team safely accelerate its progress," Kurtz said on the team's official website.
Kurtz also joined the team's strategy committee alongside Ola Kallenius, Chairman of "Mercedes-Benz Group AG", Sir Jim Ratcliffe, founder of INEOS, and Toto Wolff. In his new role, he will oversee the team's technology strategy, focusing on data analytics and performance.
