F1 | Tost: “Verstappen will never be beaten by his teammates”

Franz tost he has no doubts. The historic former team principal of AlpahTauri, who concluded his long career at the head of the Faenza team with the last race held at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, handing over to Laurent Mekies, believes that no teammate will ever be able to get the better of them Max Verstappen.

In fact, Tost believes that anyone who shares the same garage with the Dutchman will never have an easy life, but will always be forced to carve out a role as an extra alongside the three-time world champion. 2023 was literally a year to remember for Verstappen, with the Red Bull standard-bearer shattering record after record, achieving 19 successes. An impressive roadmap that led Jos' son to close the world championship prematurely, but also continuing to win the remaining races of the championship after the title obtained in Qatar.

“What if anyone in the future can compare with it? No – declared Tost, interviewed by F1-insider. If Max continues to have a good car, he will win many more races and titles. He is not at his limit yet and will still improve. No current rider or one who will be his teammate will ever be able to go beyond the role of second."