A 2015 Ferrari engine for Toro Rosso

The Faenza team has secured an engine partnership with Ferrari for the 2016 season and will benefit from a Power Unit receiving the latest 2015 specifications.

Published on 04/12/2015 à 17:29

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After Red Bull Racing earlier today who confirmed its partnership with TAG Heuer to rebadge the turbo/hybrid V6 Renault, it is the turn of Toro Rosso to announce an agreement with Ferrari for its 2016 engine.

Maranello will provide version 2015 its Power Unit equipped with the latest specifications for the future STR11, possibility noted after the last World Motor Sport Council met last Wednesday in Paris. The two entities had already collaborated between 2007 and 2013. “It’s great to work with Ferrari again,” commented Team Principal Franz Tost. We have had a successful relationship in the past and I am sure it will not be long before we are working effectively together.

It is true that the timing is very tight for us to be ready for the first test, but we have the right team for this and I am confident that together we will develop a competitive package for next year. » Toro Rosso also took the opportunity to confirm the presence of Carlos Sainz et Max Verstappen.