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Outgoing AlphaTauri boss Franz Tost has revealed he was called “totally crazy” for signing Max Verstappen for the 2015 season.
Max Verstappen, at the age of 17, became the youngest-ever Formula 1 driver, joining Toro Rosso in 2015. He then moved up to Red Bull in 2016 and won his debut race at the Spanish Grand Prix. Since then, Verstappen has achieved great success, winning three world titles, 53 races, and 97 podium finishes. Despite criticism for signing him due to his young age and lack of experience, Verstappen’s incredible natural speed was evident, which reminded Franz Tost of Michael Schumacher’s exceptional performance in similar conditions. Tost emphasized the importance of seeing what a driver can do in their car.
