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Outgoing AlphaTauri F1 team principal Franz Tost has recalled the moment he realised just how special Max Verstappen was.
Tost retired after 18 years in the sport, having introduced world champion drivers like Vettel and Verstappen to F1. He saw Verstappen’s talent early on, calling him the only driver in the field at just 16 years old. Despite criticism, Tost gave Verstappen his F1 debut at 17, and he proved himself instantly. Tost also had the privilege of working with other talented drivers like Ricciardo, Sainz, and Gasly, all of whom show great potential. It was a fantastic experience for Tost to work with these high-class drivers.
