Toro Rosso STR10

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Toro Rosso STR10
Carlos Sainz Jr 2015 Malaysia FP3 1.jpg
Carlos Sainz, Jr., driving an STR10 during the Malaysian Grand Prix
Category Formula One
Constructor Toro Rosso
Designer(s) James Key (Technical Director)
Ben Waterhouse (Deputy Technical Director)
Paolo Marabini (Chief Designer – Composites and Structures)
Matteo Piraccini (Chief Designer – Mechanical and Systems)
Phil Arnaboldi (Chief Designer – Concept Design)
Brendan Gilhome (Head of Aerodynamics)
Ben Mallock (Deputy Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor Toro Rosso STR9
Successor Toro Rosso STR11
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis Moulded carbon-fibre with honeycomb structure
Suspension (front)Upper and lower carbon wishbones, pushrod, torsion bar springs, central damper and anti-roll bars
Suspension (rear)Upper and lower carbon wishbones, pullrod, torsion bar springs, central damper and anti-roll bars
Length5,100 mm (201 in; 17 ft)
Width1,800 mm (71 in; 6 ft)
Height950 mm (37 in; 3 ft)
Axle track Front: 1,470 mm (58 in)
Rear: 1,405 mm (55 in)
Wheelbase 3,100–3,200 mm (122–126 in; 10–10 ft)
Engine Renault Energy F1-2015 [2] 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6 turbo (90°), limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor Electronic resolution systems delivering 2 MJ (0.56 kWh) of energy directly to crankshaft and thermal energy recovery system delivering 2 MJ (0.56 kWh) of energy to turbine
Transmission Red Bull Technology 8-speed + 1 reverse. Hydraulically actuated, sequential with paddle shift
Battery Renault Sport F1 lithium-ion battery (up to 4 MJ (1.1 kWh) per lap), between 20–25 kg (44–55 lb)
Power700 hp (522 kW) at 10,500 rpm
160 hp (119 kW) at 13,000 rpm (ERS)
Weight702 kg (1,548 lb) including driver and fuel
Fuel Total [note 1]
Lubricants Total [note 1]
Brakes Brembo carbon brake discs, pads and 6-piston calipers with rear brake-by-wire
Tyres Pirelli P Zero radial dry slick and Pirelli Cinturato intermediate-wet treaded tyres
AppTech forged magnesium alloy wheels
Competition history
Notable drivers33. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Max Verstappen
55. Flag of Spain.svg Carlos Sainz, Jr.
Debut 2015 Australian Grand Prix
Last event 2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
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The Toro Rosso STR10 is a Formula One racing car which Scuderia Toro Rosso used to compete in the 2015 Formula One season. It was driven by Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz, Jr.

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Design

The car was launched on 31 January 2015. [3] Toro Rosso introduced an extensively modified STR10 for the final pre-season tests at the Barcelona circuit in late February, with a shorter nose, new aerodynamics and a new suspension. According to the team's technical director, James Key, this revised STR10 was "actually the 'real' racecar." [4]

Racing history

Verstappen at the Belgian Grand Prix Max Verstappen Belgium 2015.jpg
Verstappen at the Belgian Grand Prix

The car proved quite competitive throughout the season, managing to score 67 points and a pair of 4th places for Verstappen in the Hungarian and United States Grands Prix. The results allowed Toro Rosso to end the season with 7th place in the World Constructors' Championship, 11 points behind the Mercedes-powered Lotus. This was the last Renault-engine Toro Rosso, before the team returned to Ferrari power units for the 2016 season.

Livery

Despite having a very similar livery to previous seasons, it had a minor change on the pinstriping. This was the fourth and final year for both Nova Chemicals and Cepsa sponsorships as both were withdrawn from the team. Falcon Private Bank was replaced with Sapinda Group.

Complete Formula One results

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

YearEntrantEngineTyresDriversGrands PrixPointsWCC
AUS MAL CHN BHR ESP MON CAN AUT GBR HUN BEL ITA SIN JPN RUS USA MEX BRA ABU
2015 Scuderia Toro Rosso Renault
Energy F1-2015
P Flag of the Netherlands.svg Max Verstappen Ret717Ret11Ret158Ret4812891049916677th
Flag of Spain.svg Carlos Sainz, Jr. 9813Ret91012RetRetRetRet11910Ret713Ret11

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

Notes

  1. 1 2 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 STR10, but the car uses Total fuel and lubricants. [1]

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