Scuderia Toro Rosso STR13

Scuderia Toro Rosso STR13
The STR13, driven by Pierre Gasly, during the Austrian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorScuderia Toro Rosso
Designer(s)James Key (Technical Director)
Jody Egginton (Deputy Technical Director)
Paolo Marabini (Head of Structural Design)
Mark Tatham (Head of Mechanical Design)
Brendan Gilhome (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorToro Rosso STR12
SuccessorScuderia Toro Rosso STR14
Technical specifications[1][2]
ChassisCarbon-fibre monocoque with honeycomb structure and Halo safety cockpit protection
Suspension (front)Upper and lower carbon wishbones, pushrod, torsion bar springs, anti roll bars. ZF Sachs dampers and springs
Suspension (rear)Upper and lower carbon wishbones, pullrod, torsion bar springs, anti roll bars. ZF Sachs dampers and springs
Length5,420 mm (213 in) including rear wing
Width2,000 mm (79 in)
Height950 mm (37 in)
Wheelbase3,700 mm (146 in)
EngineHonda RA618H 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 rpm in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motorHonda kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
TransmissionRed Bull Technology 8-speed + 1 reverse sequential semi-automatic, longitudinally mounted with hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation
BatteryHonda Racing F1 lithium-ion
Weight734 kg (1,618 lb) including driver
FuelPetronas Primax
LubricantsPetronas Syntium
BrakesBrembo brake-by-wire system with 6-piston calipers, carbon discs and pads
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry)
Pirelli Cinturato (wet)
APP-Tech forged magnesium wheels: 13"
ClutchZF Sachs hydraulically-activated carbon multiplate
Competition history
Notable entrantsRed Bull Toro Rosso Honda
Notable drivers
Debut2018 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Scuderia Toro Rosso STR13 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Scuderia Toro Rosso to compete in the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship. The car was driven by Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley, both of whom were retained by the team after contesting selected events in 2017.[3] The STR13 made its competitive début at the 2018 Australian Grand Prix and is the first car built by Scuderia Toro Rosso to use a Honda engine after the team agreed to end its engine partnership deal with Renault to allow the French manufacturer to partner McLaren.[4]

  1. ^ "STR13". Scuderia Toro Rosso. 14 February 2018. Archived from the original on 2 March 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  2. ^ Mitchell, Scott (12 November 2017). "Pirelli to introduce new softest-compound pink-walled F1 tyre in '18". Autosport. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on 13 November 2017.
  3. ^ "2018 FIA Formula One World Championship Entry List". fia.com. Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 4 December 2017. Archived from the original on 5 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Scuderia Toro Rosso to join forces with Honda". Scuderia Toro Rosso. 15 September 2017. Archived from the original on 15 September 2017.