McLaren and Red Bull, side by side
The same lines as the two team dossiers, set beside each other. Each line is one record, printed as its source printed it. Where a column says "None in this record", no confirmed record names that team there; it is not a statement about the team.
Who owns it
Who owns each team now, each line in its document's own words with that document's date. Stake sales are listed apart.
McLaren
- McLaren Group Limited named as Mclaren Group Limitedas of 13 November 2026
- Stake or control, as stated
- Ownership of shares – 75% or more Ownership of voting rights - 75% or more Right to appoint or remove directors nature of control of MCLAREN RACING LIMITED, company 01517478, on the UK company register
Source Companies House, register read 13 November 2026Quote
MCLAREN RACING LIMITED persons with significant control - Find and update company information - GOV.UK. Published by a public body, Companies House, register read 13 November 2026. It says:
MCLAREN RACING LIMITED Company number 01517478 company heading of the register page
Mclaren Group Limited Active Notified on 3 August 2021 Governing law Companies Act 2016 Legal form Private Company Limited By Shares Place registered Register Of Companies For England And Wales Registration number 10720174 Incorporated in England & Wales Nature of control Ownership of shares – 75% or more Ownership of voting rights - 75% or more Right to appoint or remove directors list of persons with significant control, the one active entry
Red Bull
- Red Bull Technology Limited as of 12 November 2026
- Stake or control, as stated
- Ownership of shares – 75% or more Ownership of voting rights - 75% or more nature of control of RED BULL RACING LIMITED, company 03120645, on the UK company register
Source Companies House, register read 12 November 2026Quote
RED BULL RACING LIMITED persons with significant control - Find and update company information - GOV.UK. Published by a public body, Companies House, register read 12 November 2026. It says:
RED BULL RACING LIMITED Company number 03120645 company heading of the register page
Red Bull Technology Limited Active Notified on 6 April 2016 Governing law England And Wales Legal form Private Limited Company Place registered England And Wales Registration number 05202976 Incorporated in England And Wales Nature of control Ownership of shares – 75% or more Ownership of voting rights - 75% or more list of persons with significant control, the one active entry
Disclosed stake sales
Each sale a party to it announced, newest first. A sale is an event on its date, not a statement of who owns the team now.
McLaren
- Buyer McLaren Group Limited
- Stake, as stated
- all shares of McLaren Racing’s minority shareholders
- Price, as stated
- not disclosed: no price stated in the release
- Valuation, as stated
- not disclosed: no valuation stated in the release
- Announced
- 2 September 2025
- Completed
- not disclosed: completion not stated in the release
Source McLaren Racing,Quote
McLaren Racing consolidates shareholder structure. Published by a party to it, McLaren Racing, 2 September 2025. It says:
McLaren Group Limited has announced the purchase of all shares of McLaren Racing’s minority shareholders – MSP Sports Capital, funds managed by O’Connor Capital Solutions, Ares Sports, Media and Entertainment funds, and Caspian Funds. The transaction will enable Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company and CYVN Holdings LLC, an advanced mobility operator and investment vehicle based in Abu Dhabi, to increase their share and assume full ownership of the iconic British motor racing business. Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company will continue as majority shareholder with CYVN Holdings owning a non-controlling stake. release body, first two paragraphs
McLaren Racing Consolidates Shareholder Structure 2 September 2025 14:00 (UTC) McLAREN RACING CONSOLIDATES SHAREHOLDER STRUCTURE headline and dateline
- Buyer MSP Sports Capital
- Stake, as stated
- an initial 15% stake that will increase to a maximum of a 33% shareholding by the end of 2022
- Price, as stated
- £185m
- Valuation, as stated
- £560m, post-money
- Announced
- 13 December 2020
Source McLaren Racing,Quote
McLaren Group Announces New Investment in McLaren Racing. Published by a party to it, McLaren Racing, 13 December 2020. It says:
The transaction will see MSP Sports Capital acquire a significant minority shareholding in the team, with McLaren Group remaining the majority shareholder. MSP Sports Capital will invest a total of £185m into McLaren Racing, acquiring an initial 15% stake that will increase to a maximum of a 33% shareholding by the end of 2022. The transaction values McLaren Racing at £560m, post-money.
13 December 2020 08:30 (UTC) McLAREN GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW INVESTMENT IN McLAREN RACING US sports investment group MSP Sports Capital acquires significant minority shareholding
The transaction values McLaren Racing at £560m, post-money.
Red Bull
None in this record.
Last valuation a party disclosed
Each in the party's own words, from its own announcement, on its own date. The two were stated at different times and on different terms; they are not a like-for-like comparison, and nothing here is worked out from a price and a stake.
McLaren
Stated with a stake sale, 13 December 2020: MSP Sports Capital, an initial 15% stake that will increase to a maximum of a 33% shareholding by the end of 2022.
Quote
McLaren Group Announces New Investment in McLaren Racing. Published by a party to it, McLaren Racing, 13 December 2020. It says:
The transaction will see MSP Sports Capital acquire a significant minority shareholding in the team, with McLaren Group remaining the majority shareholder. MSP Sports Capital will invest a total of £185m into McLaren Racing, acquiring an initial 15% stake that will increase to a maximum of a 33% shareholding by the end of 2022. The transaction values McLaren Racing at £560m, post-money.
The transaction values McLaren Racing at £560m, post-money.
Red Bull
None in this record.
Drivers and their terms
Drivers announced for 2027, with the term as the team stated it. A driver under contract with no term stated, and a reserve, is not counted as a 2027 seat.
McLaren
- Lando Norris
- Role
- race seat the team's words: has extended his contract with the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team
- 2027 seat
- confirmed for 2027
- Term, as stated
- until at least 2030
- Contract through
- 2030
- Announced
- 29 August 2026
Source McLaren Racing,Quote
Reigning World Champion Lando Norris extends contract with McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team until at least the end of 2030. Published by a party to it, McLaren Racing, 29 August 2026. It says:
Lando Norris, the 2025 Formula 1 Drivers’ World Champion, has extended his contract with the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team until at least 2030, with a multi-year option to commit beyond that date. article, first paragraph
29 August 2026 11:20 (UTC) LANDO NORRIS EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH McLAREN MASTERCARD FORMULA 1 TEAM dateline and heading
- Oscar Piastri
- Role
- race seat the team's words: Driver, McLaren F1
- 2027 seat
- under contract, term not stated; not counted as a 2027 seat
- Term, as stated
- multi-year
- Contract through
- multi-year deal; end year not announced
- Announced
- 11 March 2025
Source McLaren Racing,Quote
McLaren Formula 1 Team announce multi-year contract extension with Oscar Piastri. Published by a party to it, McLaren Racing, 11 March 2025. It says:
McLaren Formula 1 Team announce multi-year contract extension with Oscar Piastri page title
11 March 2025 21:00 (UTC) McLAREN FORMULA 1 TEAM ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH OSCAR PIASTRI
Oscar Piastri, Driver, McLaren F1, said: “It’s a great feeling knowing that I’m part of McLaren’s long-term vision. release, attribution of the driver's statement
Red Bull
- Isack Hadjar
- Role
- race seat the team's words: completing its driver line-up for the 2027 Formula One season
- 2027 seat
- confirmed for 2027
- Term, as stated
- an extension to Isack Hadjar’s contract
- Contract through
- length not announced
- Announced
- 23 September 2026
Source Oracle Red Bull Racing,Quote
Oracle Red Bull Racing announces 2027 driver line-up. Published by a party to it, Oracle Red Bull Racing, 23 September 2026. It says:
Oracle Red Bull Racing is delighted to announce an extension to Isack Hadjar’s contract, completing its driver line-up for the 2027 Formula One season. article, standfirst under the headline
3 min readPublished on 23.09.2026 · 07:15 UTC line under the headline: reading time and date
- Max Verstappen
- Role
- race seat the team's words: its driver pairing for 2027
- 2027 seat
- confirmed for 2027
- Term, as stated
- until the end of 2030
- Contract through
- 2030
- Announced
- extension date not stated
Source Oracle Red Bull Racing,Quote
Oracle Red Bull Racing announces 2027 driver line-up. Published by a party to it, Oracle Red Bull Racing, 23 September 2026. It says:
Having already extended Max Verstappen's contract until the end of 2030, Oracle Red Bull Racing has now secured its driver pairing for 2027 as the Team continues to build and solidify its future. article, fourth paragraph
- Nikola Tsolov
- Role
- reserve the team's words: Reserve Driver
- 2027 seat
- reserve; not counted as a race seat
- Contract through
- length not announced
- Announced
- 12 November 2026
Source Oracle Red Bull Racing, Formula 1,Quote
Nikola Tsolov named Red Bull Reserve Driver for 2027. Published by a party to it, Oracle Red Bull Racing, 12 November 2026. It says:
Nikola Tsolov will take on the role of Reserve Driver for Oracle Red Bull Racing and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in 2027, marking an important next step in the 19-year-old Bulgarian’s journey towards racing in Formula 1. article, first paragraph, the whole sentence
Nikola Tsolov to join Red Bull and Racing Bulls as reserve driver for 2027. Published by the championship's own newsroom, Formula 1, 12 November 2026. It says:
Nov 12, 2026 3:21pm UTC Red Bull and Racing Bulls have confirmed that Formula 2 racer Nikola Tsolov will serve as their shared reserve driver for the 2027 season. dateline and first paragraph