 Jean-Éric Vergne in his STR8 during theMalaysian Grand Prix | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Toro Rosso | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | James Key(Technical Director)[1] Luca Furbatto(Chief Designer) Nicolò Petrucci(Head of Aerodynamics) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Toro Rosso STR7 | ||||||||||
| Successor | Toro Rosso STR9 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications[2][3] | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Mouldedcarbon fibre composite monocoque incorporating front and side impact structures | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Upper and lower carbon wishbones, torsion bar Sachs springs and anti roll bars, pushrod suspension | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | As front but pullrod | ||||||||||
| Length | 5,100 mm (201 in; 17 ft) | ||||||||||
| Width | 1,800 mm (71 in; 6 ft) | ||||||||||
| Height | 950 mm (37 in; 3 ft) | ||||||||||
| Wheelbase | Over 3,100 mm (122 in; 10 ft) | ||||||||||
| Engine | FerrariTipo 056 (2012-spec) 2,398 cc (146 cu in)V8 (90°)naturally-aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited withKERS,mid-mounted | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Red Bull Technology 7-speed hydraulic actuatedsequential paddle shift | ||||||||||
| Power | 750 + 80 hp (559 + 60 kW) withKERS | ||||||||||
| Weight | 642 kg (including driver and camera) | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Shell V-Power[note 1] | ||||||||||
| Lubricants | Shell Helix[note 1] | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)[4] | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Scuderia Toro Rosso | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 18. Jean-Éric Vergne[5]19.  Daniel Ricciardo[5] | ||||||||||
| Debut | 2013 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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TheToro Rosso STR8[6] (initially referred to as theToro Rosso STR08)[7] is aFormula Oneracing car designed and built byScuderia Toro Rosso for use in the2013 Formula One season. It was driven byDaniel Ricciardo andJean-Éric Vergne,[5] both of whom drove for the team in2012.[8]
This was the last Toro Rosso car to use aFerrari engine since2007 before switching toRenault for2014 Formula One season and the last Toro Rosso car to use a V8 engine.
The STR8 proved to be quite unreliable throughout the season, particularly in the European rounds, culminating in an embarrassing hydraulic failure failure at the2013 Italian Grand Prix courtesy ofJean-Éric Vergne. However, the mid-season proved the effectiveness of the chassis: on a circuits where engine power is not so vital, the cars were competitive and scored a highest finish at 6th place courtesy ofJean-Éric Vergne by a salvation.
The poor performance of the Ferrari engine causedFranz Tost to look for an alternative. Discussions for a deal withRenault came into fruition and eventually Toro Rosso would switch their allegiance toRenault engines from2014 season onwards.[9]
The team eventually finished a respectable eighth in the Constructors' Championship, with 33 points.
(key) (results inbold indicate pole position; results initalics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | Engine | Tyres | Drivers | Grands Prix | Points | WCC | ||||||||||||||||||
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| AUS | MAL | CHN | BHR | ESP | MON | CAN | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | SIN | KOR | JPN | IND | ABU | USA | BRA | |||||||
| 2013 | Scuderia Toro Rosso | Ferrari Type 056 | P | Jean-Éric Vergne | 12 | 10 | 12 | Ret | Ret | 8 | 6 | Ret | Ret | 12 | 12 | Ret | 14 | 18† | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 33 | 8th |
| Daniel Ricciardo | Ret | 18† | 7 | 16 | 10 | Ret | 15 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 7 | Ret | 19† | 13 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 10 | ||||||
† Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed greater than 90% of the race distance.
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