Carlos Sainz Jr. accepted that it was a rookie error which led to him colliding with the bollard at the entry to the pit lane during the Japanese Grand Prix. Sainz was running in the top 10 but clipped the bollard and damaged his front wing, prompting a slow stop which cost him vital time. Sainz was able to claim the final point for 10th position, though finished behind Toro Rosso team-mate Max Verstappen. "It was a good race until the mistake in the pit […]

Toro Rosso driver Max Verstappen has been given a three place grid penalty after he stopped his car in a dangerous position during qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix. Verstappen suffered a loss of power in his STR10 but rather than pull to the inside of the track, he parked on the outside of the corner, compromising several of his rivals. "Car 33 [Verstappen] experienced a sudden power loss at the exit of Turn 11, the driver initially moved to the left side of the […]

Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz Jr. says it was 'special' to top a Formula 1 practice session for the first time in his nascent career. Sainz clocked the quickest time in the opening wet practice session at Suzuka before placing seventh in similarly soaked afternoon running. "Overall it was a good day and there’s a lot of positives to take from today," said Sainz. "Even though it’s been raining all day and we haven’t been able to complete any laps in dry conditions, I managed […]

Max Verstappen says there was no reason for him to allow Toro Rosso team-mate Carlos Sainz Jr. through during the closing stages of the Singapore Grand Prix. Verstappen stalled at the start and dropped a lap but was able to recover during the Safety Car periods and wound up in eighth, closely behind Force India's Sergio Perez. Toro Rosso asked Verstappen to allow Sainz through but the Dutchman refused, with the pair maintaining their positions across the final couple of laps. "After stalling at the […]

Carlos Sainz Jr. says that he was on course to secure a space in Q3 when he made contact with the wall on the exit of Turn 19, scuppering his lap. Sainz was attempting to join Toro Rosso team-mate Max Verstappen in the top 10 but slid wide in the final sector, clipping the wall and causing damage to his STR10. "We knew we had a car good enough to get into Q3 – my lap was actually three or four tenths quicker than the […]

Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz Jr. says that finishing the Italian Grand Prix was positive, even though he left Monza without a point. Sainz arrived at the venue having retired from the previous four races due to mechanical problems but managed to finish in 11th place at Monza, despite a five second time penalty for exceeding track limits. "I’m pretty happy with the race, especially with our pace," said Sainz. "We were quick, and towards the end of the race I was getting closer and […]

Toro Rosso driver Max Verstappen will have to serve a drive through penalty within the first three laps of the Italian Grand Prix after bodywork from his car worked loose during qualifying. Verstappen, who was already set for an engine penalty, was only sent out on track for the final few moments of Q1 as Toro Rosso had been spending time changing his engine. In order to save time, Toro Rosso opted to fit only half of the bolts securing the bodywork, believing it would […]

Max Verstappen has become the sixth driver to be penalised for an engine change at the Italian Grand Prix. Toro Rosso has opted to change the power unit in Verstappen's car and he is now set to drop back 10 places on the grid from wherever he qualifies. "We just have to try and make the most out of this situation, optimise the car and try to find a bit of performance," said Verstappen after placing 14th in practice. "It’s no secret if I say […]

Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz Jr. is set to take a 10 place grid penalty into this weekend's Italian Grand Prix. The Spanish rookie has endured a difficult summer period, having retired from the most recent four races in Austria, Britain, Hungary and Belgium due to mechanical failures. Sainz did not take the start in Belgium due to a loose connector in the engine, which led to a loss of power. Toro Rosso has confirmed ahead of the team's home race that the damage caused […]

Carlos Sainz Jr. says he is sure his string of bad luck will come to an end, as he was forced into retirement for the fourth successive race in Belgium. Sainz was set to start from 10th position at Spa-Francorchamps but a loose connector in the engine led to a loss of power on the formation lap and he had to return to the pits. Sainz rejoined the action two laps down and ultimately returned to the pits in order to preserve the engine in […]

Max Verstappen is set to receive a 10 place grid penalty after Renault was forced to change the engine in his Toro Rosso following Friday's free practice sessions for the Belgian Grand Prix. Verstappen, who regards this weekend's event as a home race, was 13th quickest during practice, one position behind team-mate Carlos Sainz Jr. Verstappen is consequently set to join McLaren pair Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button towards the back of the grid, after the pair were also handed engine sanctions. It is the […]

Carlos Sainz Jr. says that Toro Rosso must improve its reliability if it is to stop missing out on points across the second half of 2015. Sainz has collected nine points so far in his rookie campaign but has failed to finish the most recent three races due to reliability faults, which cost the Spaniard a probable fifth position in Hungary. "Hungary was a much more positive race despite the reliability issue, the race pace was quite good, the second stint was also promising, a […]