Toro Rosso STR10

Toro Rosso STR10
	Carlos Sainz, Jr., driving an STR10 during the 2015 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
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
Length	5,100 mm (201 in; 17 ft)
Width	1,800 mm (71 in; 6 ft)
Height	950 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 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)
Power	700 hp (522 kW) at 10,500 rpm; 160 hp (119 kW) at 13,000 rpm (ERS)
Weight	702 kg (1,548 lb) including driver and fuel
Fuel	Total
Lubricants	Total
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 drivers	33. Max Verstappen ; 55. Carlos Sainz, Jr.
Debut	2015 Australian Grand Prix

Last updated March 20, 2023

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.

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

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.

Complete Formula One results

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

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	Grands Prix																			Points	WCC
Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	AUS	MAL	CHN	BHR	ESP	MON	CAN	AUT	GBR	HUN	BEL	ITA	SIN	JPN	RUS	USA	MEX	BRA	ABU	Points	WCC
2015	Scuderia Toro Rosso	Renault Energy F1-2015	P	Max Verstappen	Ret	7	17^†	Ret	11	Ret	15	8	Ret	4	8	12	8	9	10	4	9	9	16	67	7th
2015	Scuderia Toro Rosso	Renault Energy F1-2015	P	Carlos Sainz, Jr.	9	8	13	Ret	9	10	12	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	11	9	10	Ret	7	13	Ret	11	67	7th

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

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

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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.
↑ "Renault F1 History" . Retrieved 23 January 2014.
↑ "WELCOME STR10!". Scuderia Toro Rosso . Scuderia Toro Rosso S.p.A. 31 January 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
↑ Anderson, Ben (26 February 2015). "Toro Rosso brings 'brand new' 2015 Formula 1 car for last test". Autosport. Haymarket Publications . Retrieved 1 March 2015.

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[2014_oils-3] 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]

[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.

[Energy_F1-2015-2] "Renault F1 History" . Retrieved 23 January 2014.

[4] "WELCOME STR10!". Scuderia Toro Rosso . Scuderia Toro Rosso S.p.A. 31 January 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.

[5] Anderson, Ben (26 February 2015). "Toro Rosso brings 'brand new' 2015 Formula 1 car for last test". Autosport. Haymarket Publications . Retrieved 1 March 2015.

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