Toto Wolff on Drive to Survive, Brad Pitt’s F1 Movie, and Mercedes’ $2.7M Hypercar
Toto Wolff is Team Principal & CEO of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team. In addition to broader responsibilities as Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, Wolff also owns a 33% equity stake in the Formula 1 team, valued at approximately $2 billion. During our conversation last week at the Motorsport Network conference in New York City, Toto and I discussed a wide range of topics, including the team's 2026 driver lineup, how he knew Kimi Antonelli was ready for F1 at 18 years old, why the team built a $2.7 million hypercar, the new F1 movie with Brad Pitt, why he initially turned down Drive to Survive, and the team's record $161 million in profit last year. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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How the Jaguars Turned London Into the NFL’s Most Profitable Road Game
From charter planes to tax exemptions, today's podcast breaks down how the NFL’s London operation really works (and why the Jaguars are the league’s biggest winner overseas). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Why the NFL Refuses to Ditch Turf Fields (Even as Players Keep Getting Hurt)
NFL players say turf fields are dangerous. Owners say they’re profitable. Today's podcast breaks down the billion-dollar math that keeps plastic fields in America’s biggest stadiums. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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How McLaren CEO Zak Brown Became the Highest-Paid Executive in Formula 1
Today's podcast takes you inside McLaren's financial playbook: $712 million in revenue, 1,283 employees, private jet bills, and heritage car refurbishments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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How FanDuel Became America's #1 Sportsbook With Flutter CEO Peter Jackson
Today's interview features Peter Jackson, CEO of Flutter Entertainment. As CEO of Flutter, Peter oversees FanDuel in the United States, as well as several of the top sportsbooks in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, Brazil, and parts of Europe and Africa. These businesses collectively generate over $14 billion in annual revenue and serve nearly 14 million customers each month.Peter and I spent 35 minutes discussing the most important topics — including customer acquisition costs, the growth of iGaming, margin expansion, the potential size of the American market at maturity, the future of prediction markets, and more.Peter provided a ton of great insights, and I think you’ll really enjoy our conversation. After all, it’s not every day that you get to interview the CEO of a $50 billion business! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Host Joe Pompliano breaks down the most interesting topics in sports business. From athlete investments to media rights deals, you'll leave each episode more informed about the business and money behind sports. Join hundreds of thousands of others and start listening today!