Toro Rosso STR8

Toro Rosso STR8

Jean-Éric Vergne in his STR8 during the Malaysian Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Toro Rosso
Designer(s)	James Key (Technical Director)[1] Luca Furbatto (Chief Designer) Nicolò Petrucci (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor	Toro Rosso STR7
Successor	Toro Rosso STR9
Technical specifications[2][3]
Chassis	Moulded carbon fibre composite monocoque incorporating front and side impact structures
Suspension (front)	Upper and lower carbon wishbones, torsion bar Sachs springs and anti roll bars, pushrod suspension
Suspension (rear)	As front but pullrod
Length	5,100 mm (201 in; 17 ft)
Width	1,800 mm (71 in; 6 ft)
Height	950 mm (37 in; 3 ft)
Wheelbase	Over 3,100 mm (122 in; 10 ft)
Engine	Ferrari Tipo 056 (2012-spec) 2,398 cc (146 cu in) V8 (90°) naturally-aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited with KERS, mid-mounted
Transmission	Red Bull Technology 7-speed hydraulic actuated sequential paddle shift
Power	750 + 80 hp (559 + 60 kW) with KERS
Weight	642 kg (including driver and camera)
Fuel	Shell V-Power[note 1]
Lubricants	Shell Helix[note 1]
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)[4]
Competition history
Notable entrants	Scuderia Toro Rosso
Notable drivers	18. Jean-Éric Vergne[5] 19. Daniel Ricciardo[5]
Debut	2013 Australian Grand Prix
Last event	2013 Brazilian Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F/Laps 19 0 0 0 0

The Toro Rosso STR8^[6] (initially referred to as the Toro Rosso STR08)^[7] is a Formula One racing car designed and built by Scuderia Toro Rosso for use in the 2013 Formula One season. It was driven by Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Éric Vergne,^[5] both of whom drove for the team in 2012.^[8]

This was the last Toro Rosso car to use a Ferrari engine since 2007 before switching to Renault for 2014 Formula One season and the last Toro Rosso car to use a V8 engine.

Season summary

The STR8 proved to be quite unreliable throughout the season, particularly in the European rounds, culminating in an embarrassing hydraulic failure failure at the 2013 Italian Grand Prix courtesy of Jean-Éric Vergne. However, the mid-season proved the effectiveness of the chassis: on a circuits where engine power is not so vital, the cars were competitive and scored a highest finish at 6th place courtesy of Jean-Éric Vergne by a salvation.

Daniel Ricciardo during qualifying in the Singapore Grand Prix

The poor performance of the Ferrari engine caused Franz Tost to look for an alternative. Discussions for a deal with Renault came into fruition and eventually Toro Rosso would switch their allegiance to Renault engines from 2014 season onwards.^[9]

The team eventually finished a respectable eighth in the Constructors' Championship, with 33 points.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	Grands Prix																			Points	WCC
					AUS	MAL	CHN	BHR	ESP	MON	CAN	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	SIN	KOR	JPN	IND	ABU	USA	BRA
2013	Scuderia Toro Rosso	Ferrari Type 056	P	Jean-Éric Vergne	12	10	12	Ret	Ret	8	6	Ret	Ret	12	12	Ret	14	18^†	12	13	17	16	15	33	8th
				Daniel Ricciardo	Ret	18^†	7	16	10	Ret	15	8	12	13	10	7	Ret	19^†	13	10	16	11	10

^† Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed greater than 90% of the race distance.

Notes

1. Despite CEPSA is an oil and gas company as a major sponsor of Scuderia Toro Rosso since mid-2011 season, the CEPSA branding appears on the STR8, but the car uses Shell V-Power fuels and Shell Helix lubricants.^[3]

References

1. "Key replaces Ascanelli at Toro Rosso". Formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 6 September 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
2. Rosso, Scuderia Toro. "Scuderia Toro Rosso".
3. "Toro Rosso confirms deals with Cepsa, Nova". motorsport.com. Motorsport Network. 6 September 2011. Archived from the original on 21 June 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
4. Noble, Jonathan; Beer, Matt (11 December 2013). "F1 teams expert enough to avoid early tyre struggles – Ross Brawn". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
5. Collantine, Keith (31 October 2012). "Toro Rosso resigns Ricciardo and Vergne for 2013". f1fanatic.co.uk.
6. "2013 starts now". Red Bull. 25 November 2012. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
7. Nugnes, Franco (29 December 2012). "Toro Rosso: niente doppio fondo e sospensione pull" [Toro Rosso: no double bottom and pull suspension]. Omnicorse.it (in Italian). Retrieved 29 December 2012.
8. "Ricciardo earns Toro Rosso ride". The Australian. News Limited. Agence France-Presse. 15 December 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
9. "Scuderia Toro Rosso to use Renault power unit from 2014". Motorsport.com. 26 May 2013. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2024.

External links

• The official Scuderia Toro Rosso site
• Red Bull F1 Portal Archived 2010-02-25 at the Wayback Machine