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Wolff and Horner both bid for Alpine stake

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What is the exact valuation of Alpine and the 24% stake?
Who are the other potential buyers besides Mercedes and Horner's group?
Will Renault exercise its first refusal right to buy back the stake?
What is the status of the reported bid involving Briatore, Horner, and Ecclestone?
Would Mercedes' acquisition lead to a 'B-team' arrangement similar to Red Bull and Racing Bulls?
Valuation of Alpinefactual

The 24% stake is believed to be worth around £1.5bn, implying a total valuation of £6.25bn.

According to The Independent - Main
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Otro Capital purchased the stake at a valuation of around £850m, and ESPN now values Alpine at up to $3bn.

According to City AM, Ilta-Sanomat

Context: The valuation of Alpine is unclear, with different sources citing vastly different figures. This affects the perceived value of the stake and the seriousness of bids.

Number of serious biddersfactual

There are three or four serious buyers.

According to City AM
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The Independent and Ilta-Sanomat mention only Mercedes and Horner's group as bidders.

According to The Independent - Main, Ilta-Sanomat

Context: The exact number of bidders is unclear, which could indicate the level of competition for the stake.

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