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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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.
The rise of Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen's entry into Formula One at a young age was initially met with skepticism. However, his exceptional natural speed and adaptability to the car quickly proved his capabilities. With the guidance of his father, a former Formula One driver, Verstappen demonstrated exceptional racecraft by winning his debut race for Red Bull Racing at the Spanish Grand Prix, making him the youngest driver in history to win a Formula One World Championship race.
Franz Tost retired from Formula 1 at the end of 2023, after 18 years as Team Principal of Toro Rosso and AlphaTauri.
On Day 12 of 30 Days of Beyond The Grid, Franz tells Tom Clarkson why he ignored naysayers and made a 17-year-old Max Verstappen the youngest debutant in F1 history.
To hear Franz reflect on his remarkable career in full, tap here.
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