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Franz Tost (born 20 January 1956 in Trins, Austria) is a former racing driver and the former team principal of the Scuderia AlphaTauri Formula One team, a role he departed from at the end of the 2023 Formula One season.
Apr 27, 2023 · Franz Tost, who has led the F1 team since 2006, will step down at the end of the season and be replaced by Laurent Mekies, former Ferrari sporting director. The Austrian will continue to work with the team in a consultancy role, while Peter Bayer joins as chief executive.
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Nov 30, 2023 · Franz Tost made his final appearance as AlphaTauri’s team boss – formerly known as Toro Rosso – at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to conclude an 18-year spell full of highs, lows and everything in between.
Dec 11, 2023 · The ever-straight talking Austrian gives a brutally honest assessment of his own spell as a team boss in Formula 1, as he looks ahead to what's next after 18 years at AlphaTauri...
Dec 1, 2023 · To some he was one of the largely unknown characters in the F1 paddock. And many who did know him often misunderstood him. Like Sir Jack Brabham, Franz Tost would rarely use two words when none would do.
Nov 26, 2023 · Franz Tost, the Austrian who led Toro Rosso and then AlphaTauri to F1 success, will step down from the pit wall after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He is known for his passion, brilliance, and belief in young talent, especially Max Verstappen.
Apr 26, 2023 · Franz Tost is being replaced at the end of this season as team principal of Red Bull's Alpha Tauri team by Ferrari sporting director Laurent Mekies.
