Toro Rosso STR3

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Toro Rosso STR3
Toro Rosso STR3 front-left 2017 Hangar-7.jpg
The STR3 of Sebastian Vettel on display at the Hangar-7 in 2017
Category Formula One
Constructor Toro Rosso
Designer(s) Adrian Newey (Chief Technical Officer)
Geoff Willis (Technical Director)
Rob Marshall (Chief Designer)
Peter Prodromou (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor STR2B
Successor STR4
Technical specifications
Chassis carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Suspension (front)cast titanium uprights, pushrods, carbon-fibre upper and lower wishbones
Suspension (rear)cast titanium uprights, pushrods, carbon-fibre upper and lower wishbones
Engine Ferrari 056 (2007-spec) 2398cc V8 19,000 RPM Limited
Transmission Ferrari 7-speed sequential with hydraulic actuation
Fuel Shell
Tyres Bridgestone Potenza
AVUS Racing Front: 12.0 to 12.7in x 13in Wheels
AVUS Racing Rear: 13.7in x 13in Wheels
Competition history
Notable entrants Scuderia Toro Rosso
Notable drivers14. Flag of France.svg Sébastien Bourdais
15. Flag of Germany.svg Sebastian Vettel
Debut 2008 Monaco Grand Prix
First win 2008 Italian Grand Prix
Last win2008 Italian Grand Prix
Last event 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
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The Toro Rosso STR3 is a Formula One car which Scuderia Toro Rosso used in the 2008 Formula One season designed by Adrian Newey, the Red Bull Racing designer.

Contents

Sebastian Vettel, who (since joining Scuderia Toro Rosso) makes it a habit to give his racing cars names, named his STR3 'Julie'. [1]

Overview

It was first tested by Red Bull junior driver, Brendon Hartley in Italy on 2 April and publicly launched on 16 April 2008 at the Circuit de Catalunya, where it was driven by Sébastien Bourdais. [2]

Toro Rosso had started the 2008 season with an updated B specification version of their 2007 STR2 car, originally stating that the STR3 would make its début at the fourth or fifth round.

The car was first raced at the 6th round of the season, the Monaco Grand Prix, driven by Sébastien Bourdais and Sebastian Vettel. [3] It was driven by Vettel to victory in the Italian Grand Prix, the team's only and Vettel's first victory.

The STR3 made its racing debut at the 2008 Monaco Grand Prix, driven by Sebastien Bourdais and Sebastian Vettel (pictured). Sebastian Vettel 2008 Monaco.jpg
The STR3 made its racing début at the 2008 Monaco Grand Prix, driven by Sébastien Bourdais and Sebastian Vettel (pictured).
Bourdais driving the STR3 at the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix. S.Bourdais Canada 2008.jpg
Bourdais driving the STR3 at the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix.

BOSS GP

Thomas Jackermeier driving the STR3 at the Red Bull Ring. BOSS GP 2022 Spielberg Nr. 15 (2).jpg
Thomas Jackermeier driving the STR3 at the Red Bull Ring.

The STR3 driven by Vettel made its debut in the 2022 BOSS GP Series, driven by Thomas Jackermeier, the CEO of German sim racing hardware company Fanatec. [4] He scored two second place finishes in the F1 Class at the Red Bull Ring.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

YearEntrantEngineTyresDrivers123456789101112131415161718PointsWCC
2008 Scuderia Toro Rosso Ferrari V8 B AUS MAL BHR ESP TUR MON CAN FRA GBR GER HUN EUR BEL ITA SIN JPN CHN BRA 39*6th*
Flag of France.svg Sébastien Bourdais Ret13171112181071812101314
Flag of Germany.svg Sebastian Vettel 5812Ret8Ret6515694

* 37 points scored with the STR3.

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