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Franz Tost is a former racing driver and the former team principal of Scuderia AlphaTauri Formula One team. He joined the team in 2005 as Toro Rosso and left in 2023 after 18 years in the role.
Nov 30, 2023 · Franz Tost reflects on his challenges and achievements as the leader of Red Bull's sister team, formerly known as Toro Rosso, from 2005 to 2023. He recalls the highlights of Vettel's and Verstappen's careers, the Honda partnership and the Monza victory.
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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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...
Apr 29, 2023 · After AlphaTauri’s sudden announcement that Team Principal Franz Tost will step away at the end of the season to make way for Ferrari’s Sporting Director Laurent Mekies, Tost has explained the team’s decision to announce his impending departure – and their choice of successor.
Apr 26, 2023 · AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost will leave his position at the end of the season and Ferrari’s sporting director, Laurent Mekies, will succeed him, the team announced Wednesday.
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.
