http://www.gpupdate.net/ Wed, 15 May 2013 14:40:16 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/294692/tost-drivers-need-to-perform-exceptionally/ Toro Rosso team boss Franz Tost has argued that drivers Jean-Éric Vergne and Daniel Ricciardo need to deliver "exceptionally good" performances for the remainder of the 2013 Formula 1 season if one of them is to qualify for a Red Bull graduation. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/294692/tost-drivers-need-to-perform-exceptionally/ Wed, 15 May 2013 13:27:44 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290227/toro-rosso-eyes-renault-engines-for-14/ Toro Rosso is hoping to split from current engine suppliers Ferrari for the 2014 Formula 1 campaign, with the squad eyeing up Renault units to move in line with Red Bull's drivetrain setup and 'use the synergies' of a potential deal to its advantage. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290227/toro-rosso-eyes-renault-engines-for-14/ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:46:06 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290169/toro-rosso-targets-sixth-in-2013-standings/ Scuderia Toro Rosso has ambitiously set its sights on securing sixth place in the 2013 Constructors’ Championship, having finished ninth in last year’s standings. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290169/toro-rosso-targets-sixth-in-2013-standings/ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:40:40 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/283484/tost-a-new-chapter-for-toro-rosso/ The entrance of James Key marks the start of a ‘new chapter’ for Toro Rosso. That is according to Team Principal Franz Tost after it was announced on Thursday that the Englishman has joined to replace Giorgio Ascanelli as Technical Director. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/283484/tost-a-new-chapter-for-toro-rosso/ Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:33:55 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/281293/tost-toro-rosso-drivers-have-shown-sparkle/ Toro Rosso team boss Franz Tost has explained that current drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Éric Vergne have both shown 'sparkle' during the 2012 campaign so far, a quality that he believes is vital to future success in modern day Formula 1. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/281293/tost-toro-rosso-drivers-have-shown-sparkle/ Thu, 12 Jul 2012 08:58:29 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274651/tost-alguersuari-and-buemi-not-suitable-for-red-bull/ Jaime Alguersuari and Sébastien Buemi were not capable candidates for a Red Bull Racing Formula 1 seat. That is according to Toro Rosso Team Principal Franz Tost, with both drivers having been left on the sidelines after 2011. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274651/tost-alguersuari-and-buemi-not-suitable-for-red-bull/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:16:52 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272777/toro-rosso-gives-reasons-for-double-exit/ Toro Rosso has explained why it choose to oust both Jaime Alguersuari and Sébastien Buemi when selecting its drivers for the 2012 F1 season. In a meeting at Red Bull’s Austrian headquarters on Tuesday, it was decided that Daniel Ricciardo and newcomer Jean-Éric Vergne would step up to the team next year. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272777/toro-rosso-gives-reasons-for-double-exit/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:54:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272741/tost-line-up-represents-toro-rosso-culture/ Toro Rosso team boss Franz Tost has explained that the ‘culture’ of his outfit led to its complete driver line-up overhaul for the 2012 season, with youngsters Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Éric Vergne both claiming seats at the Faenza-based squad. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/272741/tost-line-up-represents-toro-rosso-culture/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:10:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270918/ceccon-alongside-coletti-for-toro-rosso-test/ Italy’s Kevin Ceccon, 2011 Auto GP Champion, will test the Toro Rosso Formula 1 car at the upcoming Young Driver session in Abu Dhabi, it has been confirmed by the Faenza-based team. The 18-year-old will run alongside Stefano Coletti, whose own drive was reported by GPUpdate.net last week. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270918/ceccon-alongside-coletti-for-toro-rosso-test/ Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:09:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270897/tost-hushed-over-2012-toro-rosso-line-up/ A tight-lipped Franz Tost is refusing to answer any questions surrounding Toro Rosso’s driver pairing for the 2012 Formula 1 season. A four-way shootout has developed including current duo Jaime Alguersuari and Sébastien Buemi, with Daniel Ricciardo favourite to take one seat and Jean-Éric Vergne also waiting in the wings. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/270897/tost-hushed-over-2012-toro-rosso-line-up/ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/266167/tost-the-driver-makes-a-team-succeed/ Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost believes a team's success in Formula 1 ‘is always’ dependant on the driver, using current Champion Sebastian Vettel as an example of his belief. The Austrian signed the now Red Bull driver back in 2007, just one season before the latter achieved his first victory at the historic Autodromo Nazionale Monza. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/266167/tost-the-driver-makes-a-team-succeed/ Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:01:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/266114/toro-rosso-drivers-are-moving-forward/ Toro Rosso’s Franz Tost has praised current drivers Sébastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari for their improved performances in recent races, with the young pairing collectively scoring a total of 15 points since the Canadian Grand Prix in June. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/266114/toro-rosso-drivers-are-moving-forward/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:35:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/265644/tost-ideal-way-to-celebrate-100-races/ Toro Rosso achieved a double points finish in the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Jaime Alguersuari finishing tenth as team-mate Sébastien Buemi, who had saved sets of Super Soft tyres, amazingly rose from 23rd on the grid to eighth at the chequered flag. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/265644/tost-ideal-way-to-celebrate-100-races/ Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:00:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/264158/toro-rosso-unsure-over-2012-driver-line-up/ Scuderia Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost says he currently 'doesn’t know' who will be driving for his team in 2012, revealing that the decision will be made by Red Bull at the end of the year. Regular drivers Jaime Alguersuari and Sébastien Buemi were under pressure to keep their seats from reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo earlier in the season, but the latter has since been given a seat at Hispania Racing to gain more experience. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/264158/toro-rosso-unsure-over-2012-driver-line-up/ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:24:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/264156/interview-with-toro-rosso-s-franz-tost/ Toro Rosso enjoyed its fourth straight points finish at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, with Spaniard Jaime Alguersuari taking home one point after a strong fight back from 18th on the grid. Team Principal Franz Tost reflects on the progress his team has been making, explains the reasons behind placing Red Bull-backed Daniel Ricciardo at HRT and hails reigning Champion Sebastian Vettel as 'the best driver' on the Formula 1 grid. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/264156/interview-with-toro-rosso-s-franz-tost/ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:03:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/259206/ricciardo-set-for-2012-toro-rosso-drive/ Daniel Ricciardo is well on course to claim a seat at Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2012, with Team Principal Franz Tost eager for the young Australian to make it onto the grid after an impressive early motorsport career. Sébastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari are currently contracted to the Italian squad for the rest of the year, but Ricciardo has been putting pressure on the duo with his recent Friday outings. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/259206/ricciardo-set-for-2012-toro-rosso-drive/ Sun, 08 May 2011 00:10:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/249480/toro-rosso-to-launch-str6-on-1-february/ Scuderia Toro Rosso has announced that it will be unveiling its 2011 car, the STR6, at Valencia’s Ricardo Tormo circuit on Tuesday 1 February, with the covers set to come off in the circuit’s pit lane prior to the start of pre-season testing. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/249480/toro-rosso-to-launch-str6-on-1-february/ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:17:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/239009/buemi-i-haven-t-re-signed-yet/ Sébastien Buemi has denied confirming his 2011 Toro Rosso contract, despite Team Principal Franz Tost having announced otherwise on Thursday. Instead, the Swiss driver has explained that certain points are yet to be agreed upon. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/239009/buemi-i-haven-t-re-signed-yet/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:12:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/238972/buemi-and-alguersuari-confirmed-for-2011/ Scuderia Toro Rosso drivers Sébastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari will continue to race for the Italian based team in 2011. The duo, who scored a total of ten points for Toro Rosso, are team-mates since the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/238972/buemi-and-alguersuari-confirmed-for-2011/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:16:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/233812/toro-rosso-links-up-with-money-service-group/ The start of the European season marks a number of new partnerships between teams and sponsors, the latest of which is between Scuderia Toro Rosso and Money Service Group, a Liechtenstein-based finances company whose dragon logo will be appearing on the cars and race overalls of Sébastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/233812/toro-rosso-links-up-with-money-service-group/ Thu, 06 May 2010 15:48:00 +0100