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F1 Numbers for New Recruits Revealed
For the past five years, the F1 drivers have raced with their own chosen racing numbers. Prior to that, the FIA automatically assigned them number from 1 onwards, depending on how many cars were there. Now, for the 2019 season, the new drivers will have to choose their racing numbers. While the returning Daniil Kvyat […]
How Toro Rosso Saved a Driver’s Career
The Toro Rosso Honda team threw a lifeline at one of their drivers after he admitted that he nearly ended his racing career
Hartley Sends Heartfelt Message After F1 Exit
Kiwi driver Brendon Hartley waved goodbye to Formula One as his place was taken by youngster Alexander Albon for the upcoming 2019 F1 season
Grosjean and Gasly Escape Punishment for FP3 Clash
During FP3 in the Abu Dhabi GP, there was a hairy moment between Romain Grosjean and Pierre Gasly as the two French drivers collided
Toro Rosso Door Open for Hartley after Albon Stays in FE
With the Nissan Formula E team confirming that Alexander Albon will be racing for them, it has opened a lifeline for Brendon Hartley to stay with Toro Rosso
Red Bull newbie warned about Marko
Pierre Gasly might be delighted with his Red Bull promotion but Paul di Resta has told him to be cautious about his boss there
I Have Got Stronger all Season: Hartley
Brendon Hartley says he is “not allowed to comment” on a remark he made disputing Toro Rosso’s claim that Pierre Gasly’s Formula 1 car was damaged last weekend. Hartley’s F1 career is under threat with ongoing speculation linking Nissan e.dams Formula E driver Alexander Albon to the second Toro Rosso seat. His team boss Franz Tost […]
Hartley had Little Support from F1 Team
Kiwi driver Brendon Hartley has a contract with the Toro Rosso F1 team for next season but the reported interest in Alexander Albon has upset him
Alexander Albon Leaves Formula E, Set to Join Toro Rosso for 2019
After a lot of speculations and rumours, it seems more and more certain that Alexander Albon will be joining Toro Rosso for 2019. Details inside.
Rivals Back Vettel on Harsh Penalty
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel was on the receiving end of a 3-place grid penalty for a red flag offense, but Pierre Gasly felt that the penalty was too harsh
Mick Schumacher can reach F1 on name alone: Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton was the latest in a long line of celebrities to praise young Mick Schumacher but he also made some questionable comments
Toro Rosso Call for Bargeboard Ban in F1
The Toro Rosso team are of the opinion that if bargeboards are banned in F1, the sport would become far more interesting to watch
About Toro Rosso
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Scuderia Toro Rosso's STR14 challenger for the 2019 Formula 1 season came through its filming day in Italy on February 13 with flying colours ahead of the season start in Melbourne on March 17. Followed by a drone, the 2019 challenger did not encounter any problems on the Misano track ahead of the first pre-season testing this week in Spain. Returning Daniil Kvyat and rookie Alex Albon will now look to get serious laps under their belts on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to increase the chances of a good Australian GP result. // Daniil Kvyat of Russia and Scuderia Toro Rosso drives the Scuderia Toro Rosso STR14 Honda on track during a filming day in Misano Adriatico, Italy on February 13, 2019. // Samo Vidic / Red Bull Content Pool
Toro Rosso: Latest News, Results, Drivers and Car Updates
The Toro Rosso F1 team are a year younger than sister team Red Bull. Toro Rosso was largely seen as a feeder team for Red Bull. The team were born from the ashes of the Minardi team. When Minardi boss, Paul Stoddart sold his remaining assets to Red Bull’s Dietrich Mateschitz, Toro Rosso was the result.
A number of their former drivers have been promoted to Red Bull, namely, Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen, Daniil Kvyat, and now Pierre Gasly.
Their driver line-up for 2019 was Russian driver Daniil Kvyat and Thai driver Alexander Albon.
The team changed the name to AlphaTauri after the 2019 season.
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On-track Achievements
The team scored points in their first season, with Vitantonio Liuzzi finishing eighth in USA. Their big break came in 2008 at the Italian Grand Prix.
Sebastian Vettel had stunned many when he nabbed pole position at a damp Monza circuit. He would later convert that into a win, again in the damp conditions. In the process, he broke the record for the youngest pole-sitter and youngest race winner.
To this day, his pole-position record still stands, despite Max Verstappen’s efforts. It also remains as Toro Rosso’s only win in their F1 career. That year, they also had a career-best finish of sixth in the constructor’s championship.
Toro Rosso’s Sponsors
Toro Rosso largely share sponsors with Red Bull. For the sake of clarity, their title sponsor is Red Bull, for obvious reasons. Other sponsors include Pirelli, Honda, Siemens, and Casio. On October 19th, 2018, American fast-food giant KFC signed on as a sponsor.
Charity
Like sister team Red Bull, Toro Rosso also support Wings for Life Charity.
| Founded | 2006 |
| Owner | Dietrich Mateschitz |
| Constructors Championships | 0 |
| Drivers Championships | 0 |
| Prize Money Won | $42.4 million |
| Engine | Honda |
| Tires | Pirelli |
