Toro Rosso STR7

Toro Rosso STR7
	Daniel Ricciardo in his STR7 during the 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Toro Rosso
Designer(s)	Giorgio Ascanelli (Technical Director); Luca Furbatto (Chief Designer); Nicolò Petrucci (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor	Toro Rosso STR6
Successor	Toro Rosso STR8
Technical specifications
Engine	Ferrari Type 056 (2011-spec) 2,398 cc (146 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM with KERS naturally aspirated mid-mounted
Weight	640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver)
Fuel	Shell V-Power
Lubricants	Shell Helix
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet); Advanti Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition history
Notable entrants	Scuderia Toro Rosso
Notable drivers	16. Daniel Ricciardo ; 17. Jean-Éric Vergne
Debut	2012 Australian Grand Prix
Last event	2012 Brazilian Grand Prix

Last updated November 30, 2024

The Toro Rosso STR7^[4] (initially referred to as the Toro Rosso TR7)^[5] is a Formula One racing car designed by Scuderia Toro Rosso for use in the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship. It was the seventh car run by the team, and the third car that they had developed since the introduction of rules in 2010 prohibiting teams from using a "customer chassis", or a design that had previously been used by another team. The car was driven by Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Éric Vergne, after the team elected not to renew the contracts of former drivers Sébastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari,^[3] and was launched on 7 February 2012 at the first winter test of the season at Jerez de la Frontera.^[5]

Season review

The car proved promising in the first 2 races as Ricciardo and Vergne scored points each in those races. However, afterward, the car struggled for competitiveness as both drivers finished outside the points-scoring positions. Upgrades were fitted onto their cars when they headed for the Belgian GP. Since then, both drivers consistently scored points and the car showed improvements. They eventually finished the season in 9th place with 26 points with the best result of 8th place on 4 occasions where Vergne achieved all the points he had managed to get while finishing in that position.

Livery

The livery remained unchanged apart from the distinctive charging bull; furthermore, the team gained new sponsors for the season including Nova Chemicals and Cepsa.

Complete Formula One results

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

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	Points	WCC
2012	Scuderia Toro Rosso	Ferrari Type 056	P		AUS	MAL	CHN	BHR	ESP	MON	CAN	EUR	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	SIN	JPN	KOR	IND	ABU	USA	BRA	26	9th
				Daniel Ricciardo	9	12	17	15	13	Ret	14	11	13	13	15	9	12	9	10	9	13	10	12	13
				Jean-Éric Vergne	11	8	16	14	12	12	15	Ret	14	14	16	8	Ret	Ret	13	8	15	12	Ret	8

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References

1 2 "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.
↑ Noble, Jonathan (25 January 2012). "Pirelli tweaks tyre markings for 2012 F1 season". Autosport . Haymarket Publications . Retrieved 29 January 2012.
1 2 3 "Ricciardo earns Toro Rosso ride". The Australian . News Limited. Agence France-Presse. 15 December 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
↑ "Toro Rosso technical director Giorgio Ascanelli – Tech talk". Red Bull. 10 September 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
1 2 "2012 Toro Rosso to appear at first test". Formula1.com. Formula One Management. 20 January 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2012.

Notes

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 STR7, but the car uses Shell V-Power fuels and Shell Helix lubricants.^[1]

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[cepsa-1] 1 2 "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.

[3] Noble, Jonathan (25 January 2012). "Pirelli tweaks tyre markings for 2012 F1 season". Autosport . Haymarket Publications . Retrieved 29 January 2012.

[RicVer-4] 1 2 3 "Ricciardo earns Toro Rosso ride". The Australian . News Limited. Agence France-Presse. 15 December 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2011.

[5] "Toro Rosso technical director Giorgio Ascanelli – Tech talk". Red Bull. 10 September 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2012.

[Feb7-6] 1 2 "2012 Toro Rosso to appear at first test". Formula1.com. Formula One Management. 20 January 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2012.

[2012_oils-2] 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 STR7, but the car uses Shell V-Power fuels and Shell Helix lubricants.^[1]

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