Toro Rosso has confirmed that it will use 2015-specification power units in its STR11 next year, ending its relationship with Renault. Toro Rosso used Ferrari engines until Formula 1 switched to 1.6 litre V6 power units prior to the start of 2014, at which point it aligned itself with sister team Red Bull in utilising Renault power. With Renault confirming its take over of Lotus, and Red Bull announcing it will run Tag Heuer-branded Renault power units, Toro Rosso has been able to formally confirm […]

Max Verstappen received three penalty points to bring his running total up to eighth during a difficult Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit. Verstappen was on the fringes of a top 10 finish when he locked up into Turn 8 and had to make an extra pit stop for fresh tyres. Verstappen dropped behind Jenson Button but exceeded track limits exiting Turn 9 to pass the Briton and copped a five second penalty and a point on his license, while he later […]

Toro Rosso driver Max Verstappen was pleased to collect a further point after he rounded out the top 10 at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Verstappen was in the thick of the midfield battle, the highlight coming when he went around the outside of Force India rival Sergio Perez at the Senna S. "That was my only chance, we were lacking top speed, Checo was struggling with tyres," he said. "I had a good exit from the last corner, tried around the outside and we gave […]

Max Verstappen says he is in no rush to move to a team at the front of the Formula 1 grid, in spite of an impressive rookie season in the sport. Toro Rosso's Verstappen occupies 10th place in the championship and has twice finished in fourth place, gaining him the attention of front-running outfits. Verstappen is set to remain with Toro Rosso into 2016 and the Dutch youngster insists he is happy to spend another year with the Faenza-based squad. "I’m never in a hurry […]

Max Verstappen believes heating issues cost Toro Rosso a chance of a higher finish at the Mexican Grand Prix but was nonetheless pleased to close the gap on Lotus in the Constructors' championship. Verstappen continued his fine run of form by placing ninth, enabling Toro Rosso to move a point closer to Lotus in the scrap for sixth in the standings. "I had a good start and to be running in P6 during my first stint was great, but we had some heating issues, which […]

Max Verstappen expressed his delight after setting the eighth fastest time during qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix, despite missing the bulk of Friday's second practice session due to a crash. Verstappen was fastest in the first 90 minute outing but slid into the wall exiting the Foro Sol Stadium during the early stages of the second session and was forced to watch from the side lines. Verstappen nonetheless recovered from the lost track time and progressed through to Q3, where he edged out the […]

Toro Rosso driver Max Verstappen set the quickest time as Formula 1 returned to Mexico City after a 23-year absence. Verstappen posted a best time of 1:25.990, despite a spin at Turn 1 earlier on, to finish 0.305s faster than Red Bull counterpart Daniil Kvyat. However, replays showed Verstappen exceeding track limits by cutting one of the Esses on what appeared to be his flying lap. Ferrari's Kimi Räikkönen was third quickest, having matched Kvyat’s lap time. Sebastian Vettel was fourth, ahead of Red Bull’s […]

Renault says that it will make its upgraded power unit available at the United States Grand Prix, though it has not yet been decided whether Red Bull and Toro Rosso will use the updated engine. Renault has held back on using its development tokens until this weekend's event but any changes for Red Bull and Toro Rosso will require drivers to sustain a grid penalty. "We will have our new specification of power unit available to use in Austin," said Renault chief Remi Taffin. "The […]

Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz Jr. was left to rue a brake failure which robbed him of a good haul of points at the Russian Grand Prix. Sainz spent the bulk of Saturday in hospital following a high-speed crash in practice but the Spaniard returned to the cockpit of his STR10 for the race, starting from the back of the grid. Sainz picked his way through the midfield and held seventh position until a deteriorating brake issue pitched him into a spin at Turn 10, […]

Carlos Sainz Jr says he hopes to be able to participate in the Russian Grand Prix, following his high-speed crash during Saturday's final practice session. Sainz hit the wall on the approach to Turn 13 and careered straight on, with his STR10 submerging beneath the barriers. Sainz was placed on a stretcher and transported to the medical centre, after which he was airlifted to hospital. Sainz was conscious and talking throughout the process and wants to take part in Sunday's race, having been released from […]

Toro Rosso has confirmed that Carlos Sainz is 'perfectly conscious' after suffering a high-speed crash during final practice for the Russian Grand Prix. Sainz's Toro Rosso left the circuit at Turn 13 and hit the barriers, after which he was stuck in the car due to his STR10 being beneath the barriers. Sainz was extricated from his car and taken to the medical centre, after which he was airlifted to a nearby hospital. "Following Carlos Sainz’s accident during FP3 today in Sochi, the driver is […]

Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost says that his outfit would take 2015 Ferrari power units next year, though accepts Red Bull's desire for parity with leading squads. Red Bull has been vocal critics of partners Renault this year amid suggestions that the parties will be heading for a split at the end of 2015. However, neither Mercedes nor Ferrari has shown willingness to provide Red Bull with a 2016 power unit next year, leaving Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz threatening to withdraw both the […]