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Franz Tost to Step Down as AlphaTauri F1 Team Principal

Photo:  Peter Fox (Getty Images)
Photo: Peter Fox (Getty Images)

Scuderia AlphaTauri has announced a major reshuffle of its senior management structure. Franz Tost will step down as team principal of the Red Bull-owned Formula 1 team after the 2023 season. He will serve as a consultant for the team in 2024. Tost was appointed to lead the team after the energy drink company purchased Minardi in late 2005 and rebranded the Italian team as Scuderia Toro Rosso for the 2006 season. AlphaTauri has announced that Tost’s role will be split into two positions.

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Scuderia AlphaTauri stated that Ferrari Sporting Director Laurent Mekies will become the new team principal at a date to be confirmed. Peter Bayer will also be joining the team to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. Bayer was previously the FIA’s F1 Executive Director and Secretary General for Sport. Mekies will be leading day-to-day operations while Bayer manages AlphaTauri’s strategic direction.

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