F1 teams would welcome ‘strong’ new competitors
Formula 1 may not get any new teams on the grid until 2022 at the earliest, sporting boss Ross Brawn said at Spa. Brawn said it might be..
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2019 Belgian F1 GP Constructors Press Conference
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES Cyril Abiteboul (Renault) Franz Tost (Toro Rosso) Otmar Szafnauer (Racing Point) Guenther Steiner (Haas) Toyoharu..
Toro Rosso wants to keep drivers for 2020
Toro Rosso says it wants to keep its current drivers for 2020. This year, a returning Daniil Kvyat has looked consistent and mature, while..
Kvyat plays down Gasly axe rumours
Daniil Kvyat has played down rumours he is first in line for Pierre Gasly‘s job at Red Bull. Dr Helmut Marko says Gasly’s place..
Tost: Kvyat ‘much more mature’ in 2019
In his third stint at Toro Rosso, Daniil Kvyat is a better driver than before. That is the view of the Russian driver’s team boss..
Tost: 2019 ‘becoming boring’ already
The 2019 championship fight is already becoming boring, according to Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost. In Barcelona, Mercedes’ advantage..
Tost: Ferrari advantage ‘at least’ 5 tenths
Mere days into 2019 winter testing, it appears that Ferrari has a clear advantage. With Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc smilingly..
Toro Rosso to use year-old Red Bull parts in 2019
Toro Rosso‘s new car features many parts that were used on the 2018 Red Bull. With Ferrari moving closer to Sauber-Alfa Romeo and..
Tost: Honda ‘not far away’ from top teams
Honda is no longer “far away” from its more powerful engine rivals in F1. That is the view of Franz Tost, the Toro Rosso team..
Scuderia Toro Rosso teams up with Randstad Italia
The Italian HR services company signs a multi-year partnership with Toro Rosso starting from 2019 Scuderia Toro Rosso is excited to begin..
Tost: Honda ‘will completely close the gap’ in 2019
Dec.21 – Honda “will completely close the gap” to top engine manufacturers Mercedes and Ferrari in 2019. That is the..
Toro Rosso happy with ‘guinea pig’ role
Dec.3 – Toro Rosso is happy to keep playing a supporting role for Red Bull and Honda in 2019. This year, the Italian-based team..
Marko: 2019 wings will not improve overtaking
The new front wings for 2019 are costing teams a lot of money but overtaking will not be easier. That is the fear of F1 officials including..
Tost: Kvyat ‘more measured’ for 2019 return
Daniil Kvyat should be a better driver when he returns to F1 and Toro Rosso in 2019. That is the view of boss Franz Tost, who is preparing..
Hartley, Gasly & Tost comment as track spectator
Toro Rosso drivers Brendon Hartley and Pierre Gasly give us a view on how they look at the other drivers track performances during testing..
Tost happy McLaren’s Honda project failed
Aug.3 – Franz Tost says he is happy McLaren‘s collaboration with Honda did not work out. The Austrian is the boss at Toro..
Toro Rosso Boss defends Honda for Red Bull concerns
Jul.16 – Franz Tost has defended Honda amid concerns the Japanese manufacturer is not up to the task of powering the senior Red Bull..
Friday Press Conference Transcript China 2018
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES – Maurizio ARRIVABENE (Ferrari), Robert FERNLEY (Force India), Franz TOST (Toro Rosso) PRESS CONFERENCE Franz, can..
Tost: ‘New era’ for Honda is coming
Apr.9 – A “new era” in F1 involving Honda and Red Bull could be dawning. That is the prediction of Franz Tost, the boss..
Happy Honda ‘calm’ after McLaren split
Mar.9 – Honda is feeling more “calm” after leaving McLaren. That is the claim of sources close to the Japanese..
