For almost two decades, Franz Tost (Toro Rosso) was one of the most respected members of the F1 paddock. At the end of 2023 he left the management of team B of Red Bullbut his opinion still has weight in the world of competition.
He podcast 15 Love – Der Business has chatted with the Swiss technician to review the Formula 1 news and has left several interesting touches. Especially when introducing a new factor about Adrian Neweyhe main team and technical director of Aston Martin.
Tost has no doubt that the work of the British genius will end up bearing fruit in green cars, whether in the short or medium term, although he sees an added condition on the horizon.
Tost spent almost two decades at Red Bull, so he knows Adrian Newey well
“Adrian Newey joined Aston Martin very late. I think it didn’t start until last April, and for a project of such magnitude, That time frame is extremely small.. “There are still many things to solve.”
“I think that, If his health allows, he will be able to build a competitive car by 2027, I am convinced of it.“said Tost. That nuance, the health factor, is the novelty that his words provide. Perhaps it is simply an allusion to his age, 67 years old.but it has certainly attracted attention.
Newey joined Aston Martin very late, but he will be able to build a competitive car by 2027, I am convinced
Tost alluded to Honda engine as the main obstacle so that the British designer’s work cannot currently be seen on the Aston Martin: “Honda has screwed up with this new engine. They have built something that does not work as perhaps they expected,” he said, although he was also sure that The Japanese manufacturer will be able to turn the situation around: “I know the Japanese and I am convinced that They will solve the problem by next year at the latest.
Praise for Antonelli
Tost, that in Toro Rosso I was used to promoting young talentscould not help but comment on the great phenomenon of the season: Andrea Kimi Antonelli (current championship leader).
Although Tost praises Antonelli, he still considers Verstappen as number 1.
The Swiss could not help but confess that He is surprised by the performance of Mercedes’ young puppy: “Kimi Antonelli is doing a sensational job, really impressive. I’m surprised Antonelli has Russell so clearly under control in these moments. It’s faster; I didn’t expect it like that,” he admits.
I’m surprised Antonelli has Russell so clearly under control right now. It’s faster… and I didn’t expect it like this
As a manager of young talent, the former Toro Rosso leader knows the importance of correctly guiding success so precocious and believe that Wolff will do well with Antonelli: “The important thing is not to get carried away by euphoria. With Toto you have a excellent team manager and leaderand he will guide you correctly.”
Yes indeed, For Tost there is still a reference in Formula 1: “Max Verstappen is, without a doubt, the best Formula 1 driver at the moment, there is no doubt.”