Toro Rosso has unveiled the livery its new STR11 Formula 1 car will race in 2016.
The Faenza-based squad opted to delay the reveal of its 2016 livery after production delays following the team’s late switch from Renault to Ferrari power over the off-season.
As a result the STR11 ran in an interim dark blue livery during last week’s opening pre-season test at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya.
Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz Jr pulled the covers of Toro Rosso’s full livery – which is largely unchanged from last year’s – on Tuesday morning ahead of the opening day of running at the second test.
"We are proud of this car and what it represents in terms of the work that went into designing and building it in record time in our new facility in Faenza," said team principal Franz Tost. "And I am particularly pleased that 2016 sees a return to Ferrari power, with everyone looking forward to working once again with our friends from Maranello.
"None of this would be possible without the invaluable support of our partners and sponsors; Red Bull, Sapinda, Estrella Galicia. We are very happy to welcome back our friends from Falcon Private Bank and to start a new cooperation with Casio Edifice.
"In Formula 1, the stars are the drivers and I am keen to see what our two very talented youngsters, Max and Carlos can achieve this year, as they are now in their second season."
Verstappen will drive the STR11 on Tuesday, alternating with Sainz over the next four days
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