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F1: Beyond The Grid

30 Days of BTG: Day 12 – Why Franz Tost defied doubters to launch Verstappen’s career

Feb 9, 2024
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Franz Tost, former Team Principal of Toro Rosso and AlphaTauri, reveals why he defied doubters to launch Max Verstappen's career. They discuss Verstappen's early struggles, his debut win, and Tost's role in launching other Formula One drivers' careers.
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Quick takeaways

  • Franz Tost defied doubters to launch Max Verstappen's career in F1 at a young age.
  • Max Verstappen's exceptional racecraft led him to become the youngest driver in history to win a Formula One World Championship race.

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Red Bull's sister team undergoes changes

Red Bull's sister team has experienced significant changes, with Franz Tost retiring as team principal after 18 years. The team now has a new name but remains focused on developing talent from the Red Bull Junior program to become potential race winners for Red Bull Racing.

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