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Recently departed AlphaTauri Formula 1 boss Franz Tost has clarified comments from earlier in the year when he admitted he
After a disappointing season in 2021, AlphaTauri finished in ninth place due to the sport’s technical regulations overhaul. The team struggled further this year, only scoring five points in the first 17 rounds, leaving them at the bottom of the championship. Team principal Franz Tost lost trust in the technical department after poor performance in Bahrain and decided to make changes. With a series of upgrades to the car, AlphaTauri improved and earned 20 points in the final five rounds, finishing in eighth place. Tost will be stepping down as team boss, with Laurent Mekies taking over. With a rebranding and increased collaboration with Red Bull, Tost believes the team will reach another level of success.
