Alexander Albon expects to enjoy a more straightforward race weekend in Bahrain after being surprised by the number of ancillary activities ahead of his Formula 1 debut earlier this month.
Daniil Kvyat made an impressive return to Formula 1 after almost 18 months away as he “pushed like an animal” to score a point for Toro Rosso in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix.
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Alexander Albon says Toro Rosso’s confidence is high heading into the 2019 season after the team encountered “no nasty surprises” with its latest Formula 1 car during testing.
Honda motorsport chief Masahi Yamamoto says the Japanese manufacturer expects and relishes the pressure to produce a power unit able to fight for Formula 1 wins and world titles as part of its new Red Bull partnership.
Toro Rosso technical boss Jody Egginton says Daniil Kvyat’s year at Ferrari and away from Formula 1 racing has provided both the Russian driver and the team with useful gains which are already being felt at pre-season testing.
Alexander Albon led Toro Rosso to the head of the standings in the final morning session of the first Formula 1 pre-season test, edging clear of Renault’s Daniel Ricciardo.
Daniil Kvyat says his headline-grabbing time on the third day of Formula 1 pre-season testing was not “balls out”, but urged Toro Rosso to remain realistic.
Final lap time results [6pm] for day three of the first Formula 1 pre-season test at Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. Follow live text commentary of F1 pre-season testing
Alexander Albon may have suffered a nightmare start to his Formula 1 test debut by spinning off track after four corners but demonstrated fortitude to end his day with 132 laps completed and fourth place on the timesheet for Toro Rosso.
Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost is encouraged by the gains made by Formula 1 engine supplier Honda heading into 2019, adding the Japanese manufacturer has “delivered on all expectations”.
Daniil Kvyat is unwilling to firmly say whether he has changed or matured since his last Formula 1 start, instead preferring to let his driving do the talking upon returning to the sport this year.
Scuderia Toro Rosso has completed its first running with its new Formula 1 car at Misano ahead of the start of pre-season testing in Barcelona next week.