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The Franz Tost Exclusive | The Man Who Made F1 Champions

24 Apr 2025 · 1 h 07 min · S2025 E23

The Inside Line #F1 Podcast with Franz Tost on the legacy of a Team Principal who shaped F1 champions.

It's finally out! Watch the full interview for Franz Tost's most candid and a engaging conversations around his time in Formula 1 that panned over two decades.

From mentoring Sebastian Vettel to witnessing the rise of Max Verstappen, and guiding Yuki Tsunoda through adversity, Franz Tost opens up on everything that shaped his career—and Formula 1 itself.

Franz has many feathers in his cap, especially having nurtured drivers like Carlos Sainz, Daniel Ricciardo and Alexander Albon and going on to manage the most unique development team in the paddock. He also shares rare stories, deep technical insights, and powerful advice for the next generation of champions.

🚨 Highlights include:

- Why Max Verstappen was always destined for greatness

- How Oscar Piastri became a future world champion candidate

- Exclusive behind-the-scenes of Red Bull's driver academy

- Honest takes on Liam Lawson, Kimi Antonelli, Isack Hadjar, Oliver Bearman & Jack Doohan

- What makes a true F1 champion (hint: it's mental)

- The truth about team politics and development with F1 rookies

If you're a fan of Formula 1, love deep conversations about motorsport, or want to understand the human side behind the helmets, this is a must-watch.

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Chapters:

00:00 – 01:30 — Introduction & Career Origins

01:30 – 09:50 — From Red Bull’s Call to Max Verstappen at 17

09:50 – 18:00 — What Makes a Champion: Talent, Mindset & Mentality

18:00 – 27:30 — Spotting Future Stars & Working with Rookies

27:30 – 37:00 — Yuki Tsunoda, Liam Lawson & The Red Bull System

37:00 – 44:15 — Rookie Pressure & Mid-Season Swaps

44:15 – 56:00 — Racing Bulls, 2025 Rookies & F1’s Tightest Grid

56:00 – 01:03:30 — Piastri, Webber, & The Championship Mental Game

01:03:30 – 01:04:24 — Closing Thoughts & Farewell

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(Season 2025, Episode 23)

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