As we promised, we are back with yet another segment from the Franz Tost Exclusive on the Inside Line #F1 Podcast.
Kunal Shah and Soumil Arora gain insights from the former Toro Rosso and Scuderia AlphaTauri boss, who clearly sees Oscar Piastri as a generational talent. He views his preparation, adaptability, mental strength, and management as textbook for future champions. Unlike many rookies he’s seen “burned” by F1’s intensity, Tost believes Piastri’s journey has been methodical, well-supported, and timed right.
From his flawless rise—back‑to‑back F3 and F2 titles in one season each and over 10,000 km of private testing—to his “alpha driver” mentality under the guidance of Mark Webber, Tost lays out why Piastri already ranks among the sport’s elite, even aligning with Max Verstappen’s comments about how he hails Piastri as a genuine title contender.
We think so too, given how the young Australian dominated the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix just last weekend. Join the conversation- tell us your thoughts and comments on where you’d love to see Oscar Piastri
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