F1 Beyond The Grid

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

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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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