This is the new Toro Rosso STR11. The Italian-based team have switched from Renault to Ferrari power units ahead of the new campaign – a significant change which necessitated a change in the new machine’s architecture and contributed to the STR11 debuting in a temporary dark blue livery.
The real 2016 colours scheme will revealed on February 29, a day before the second testing session.
Carlos Sainz is scheduled to drive on days one and three of this week’s four-day session, with 2015’s top rookie scorer Max Verstappen behind the wheel on days two and four.
A change in the engine department will be significant. From the under-powered Renault to hopefully a more competitive Ferrari power unit could aid performance.
Toro Rosso is expecting a top-five finish in the constructors’ championship this season.
News story:
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/toro-rosso-s-new-str11-launched-674826/?tm=12&tmm=1
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2016/02/22/toro-rosso-str11-first-pictures-revealed/
http://www.scuderiatororosso.com/en_INT/article/barcelona-test-day-1
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/toro-rosso-too-late-to-run-full-livery-at-first-f1-test-673578/
Team’s official website and social media:
http://www.scuderiatororosso.com/en_INT
https://twitter.com/ToroRossoSpy
https://www.facebook.com/tororosso/