Tost: “Verstappen bheadh ag buachaint le haon rud. Fiú le trachtar fiú”

De Racing Bulls former ToroRosso esteemed team principal, Franz Tost, believes that Max Verstappen has such an advantage over the field that he could practically win with anything.

According to Franz Tost, Verstappen's speed not only brings success after success for his team but also saves them a lot of money:

"I think all teams would happily race him because he is fundamentally three-tenths faster than everyone else. And that is an incredible advantage.

He is a truly special driver, inherently faster than anyone else, plus he is so mentally strong, and he combines this so well with his talent in critical moments, in a way that no one else can. This is what makes him exceptional, to the point that he could practically win with anything. With a bit of exaggeration, he could beat the field with a tractor... I experienced it myself when last year at a Ferrari GT car test, he was immediately two seconds faster than everyone else. He incredibly controls and understands speed, which is why he can immediately handle any car.

Of course, the car needs to be tuned to fit him as well as possible, but three-tenths of a second per lap, that's what Verstappen gives his team. And this is not just a track advantage, but also a serious economic factor. Achieving such a plus is impossible even with a well-executed development, and even if it is achieved, it still costs millions. This is what Max's class saves..." - Franz Tost reflected on Max Verstappen's versatility.

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