From a teenage rookie in a new continent to Red Bull Racing’s newest driver — Yuki Tsunoda’s path in Formula 1 hasn’t been easy. But Franz Tost, the man who mentored him through his most formative years, always believed in his potential.
In this exclusive segment from our sit-down with Franz Tost, the former team principal of Scuderia Toro Rosso & AlphaTauri shares his unfiltered take on Yuki’s development, his raw talent, and why his speed and character prove he’s a star in the making.
He opens up about bringing Yuki to Europe, managing his transition across cultures, and even the funny food-loving side of the driver we now all know. Franz also reveals why he believes Yuki has matured just in time for the 2025 season — and how he’s already proving it.
“If they take care of him, they’ll have a lot of success with him.”
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