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|Category           ||   [[Formula One]]
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|Constructor        ||   [[Scuderia Toro Rosso]]
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|Designer           ||   [[Adrian Newey]]
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|Team               ||   [[Scuderia Toro Rosso]]
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|Drivers            ||   2007: 18. {{flagiconItaly}} [[Vitantonio Liuzzi]]<br>2007: 19. {{flagiconUSA}} [[Scott Speed]]<br>2007: 19. {{flagiconGermany}} [[Sebastian Vettel]]<br>2008: 14. {{flagiconFrance}} [[Sébastien Bourdais]]<br>2008: 15. {{flagiconGermany}} [[Sebastian Vettel]]
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|Chassis            ||   carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
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|Front suspension   ||   cast titanium uprights, pushrods, carbon-fibre upper and lower wishbones
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|Rear suspension    ||   cast titanium uprights, pushrods, carbon-fibre upper and lower wishbones
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|Engine name        ||   [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] 056
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|Capacity           ||   2398cc
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|Configuration      ||   [[V8 engine|V8]], 19,000 RPM Limited
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|Turbo/NA           ||   
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|Engine position    ||   
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|Gearbox name       ||   
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|Gears              ||   7-speed
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|Type               ||   longitudinally mounted high-pressure hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation AP Racing triple-plate-type clutch
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|Differential       ||   
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|Fuel               ||   
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|Tyres              ||   [[Bridgestone]] Potenza<br>AVUS Racing Front: 12.0 to 12.7in x 13in Wheels<br>AVUS Racing Rear: 13.7in x 13in Wheels
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|Debut              ||   [[2007 Australian Grand Prix]]
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|Races              ||   21
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|Wins               ||   0
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|Cons champ         ||   
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|Drivers champ      ||   
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|Poles              ||   0
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|Fastest laps       ||   0
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The '''Toro Rosso STR2''' is the car with which the [[Scuderia Toro Rosso]] team competed in the {{F1|2007}} [[Formula One]] season. It was unveiled on [[February 13]] [[2007]] at the [[Circuit de Catalunya]]. The car is, controversially, a variant of the [[Red Bull RB3]] chassis (although powered by a [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] instead of a [[Renault F1|Renault]] engine). It was initially driven by [[Vitantonio Liuzzi]] and [[Scott Speed]], until Speed was replaced by [[Sebastian Vettel]] at the [[Hungaroring]] for the remainder of the season. The car in a modified version is also be used to compete in the first four grand prix of the {{F1|2008}} [[Formula One]] season. The modified car is drive by [[Sébastien Bourdais]], four-consective-time [[Champ Car]] winner, and Vettel.

== Controversy ==
[[Spyker F1|Spyker]] and [[WilliamsF1|Williams]] before and throughout the season repeatedly stated their belief that the STR2 is in fact identical to the [[Red Bull RB3]]. Central to their objection was their belief that the [[Concorde Agreement]] clearly requires all teams to construct their own individual chassis.  Both teams threatened legal action over the possible breach of regulations, particularly [[Colin Kolles]], the Spyker team principal.

== Launch ==
[[Image:Toro Rosso STR2 2007 London.jpg|left|thumb|250px|A STR2 at the 2007 [[Red Bull Air Race]] [[London]].]]
The car was launched in a low key event on a test day at the Circuit de Catalunya on 13th February 2007, and immediately attracted the expected controversy when photos were released. There was a pre-event fear of the car not being ready but work through the previous night by the mechanics ensured that it was unveiled on time. Liuzzi was confirmed as one of the team's drivers at the launch but the announcement of his teammate was delayed due to 'contractual issues'. Scott Speed, who partnered Liuzzi at the team in 2006, was believed to be the most likely choice, and his re-appointment was later confirmed. The car itself was, as explained, a development version of Red Bull Racing's RB3. The [[Red Bull RB3]] was designed by [[Adrian Newey]], who earned a reputation as one of the most successful F1 designers with Championship-winning cars at both [[WilliamsF1|Williams]] and [[McLaren]]. In order for [[Red Bull Racing]] and Toro Rosso to use the chassis, Newey was employed by 'new' consortium named [[Red Bull Technology]]. This provided a loop-hole for STR around the prohibition of chassis sharing, as both teams were legally using a car developed by an 'independent' third party. Team Principal Franz Tost commented at the launch,

"We are quite optimistic, I think we can make a step forward with the new car and the new engine. We have one very experienced driver and the second we will see. 

"Therefore it is becoming better and better and we expect a quite successful season."

==STR2 & STR2B Development==
=== 2007 STR2 Car Development ===

Generally the STR2 and RB3 received aerodynamic revisions at different stages through the season. The STR2 was fitted with a new front wing in [[2007 Monaco Grand Prix|Monaco]], similar to the one that sister team Red Bull implemented in the previous round, with 2 curved upper profiles that improve airflow over the car and increase downforce. The team further developed the STR2 in [[2007 Turkish Grand Prix|Turkey]] with a new barge board development. The STR2 was fitted with a "arch" over the nose on the front wing around the [[2007 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]], the Red Bull RB3s did not sport such a wing design until around the [[2007 Japanese Grand Prix|Japanese Grand Prix]].

=== 2008 STR2B Car Development ===

The STR2 has been developed further to include the new [[McLaren Electronic Systems]] "Standardised Electronic Control Unit" that prevents the cars having electronic driver aids like engine braking and traction control. The car has also been adapted for the new rules on driver safety with higher headrests around the cockpit. Another development is a new gearbox, as the 2008 rules state that cars must have a gearbox that lasts for four races: if one fails, the driver will face a penalty of five places on the starting grid.

So far this year the main development for the team has been the gearbox for the early 2008 testing season, Chief Engineer Laurent Mekies thinks the team "are going in the right direction" on the gearbox development.

Driver Sebastian Vettel has also said that the STR2B has its advantages to be starting the 2008 season, as its a proven machine and it wont have any of the niggles or teething problems of a new car. The team's new car, the STR3, will probably not be launched until around or after April.

The STR2B underwent a total re-working of the front suspension at the Barcelona test on 1-3 February, This is to make better use of the Bridgestone Potenza tyres, but also clean up the area from the front wing to under the drivers seat, this will improve the efficiency of the rear diffuser, thus providing more grip.

== 2007 season ==
[[Image:Vitantonio Liuzzi 2007 Brazil free practice.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Liuzzi's STR2 during the [[2007 Brazilian Grand Prix]], the last race of the season. In the latter half of the season, the [[arch]] shaped wing was installed over the front wing and front nose.]]
The team's results during the season were generally poor compared to its rivals. For the first half of the season, the  STR2 did not reach the level of competitiveness expected, especially when compared to the 'sister' Red Bull Racing team. The car's main weakness, which it shared with the RB3, was the new seamless shift gearbox, which frequently failed during races. Results did pick up slightly in the second half of the season, as both Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso started to find more reliability with the car. A double points finish in China, with Vettel fourth and Liuzzi sixth, gave the team a total of eight world championship points. This gave Toro Rosso a 7th place finish in the Constructors' Standings after the disqualification of McLaren.
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== 2007-08 Testing ==
[[Image:Sebastien Bourdais 2008 Valencia test.jpg|left|thumb|250px|An STR2B driven by Sebastian Bourdais at Valencia in January 2008.]]Toro Rosso tested with the STR2 in late 2007 and early 2008. The team ran the car with the new [[McLaren Electronic Systems]] "Standardised Electronic Control Unit" and evaluated the possibility of re-introducing of slick tyres in the 2009 season.

The car was driven by the team's 2008 drivers, [[Sebastian Vettel]] and four time [[Champ Car World Series]] champion [[Sébastien Bourdais]]. Vettel was fastest in one of the late 2007 tests in Jerez  on the 2009-spec Bridgestone slick tyres and with lower downforce levels.

In 2008, the car has been consistently quick; at Jerez Vettel was sixth fastest on day one of the test,while Bourdais was seventh fastest the following day. The STR2 will start the 2008 season with the STR3 being rolled out mid season.

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==Complete Formula One results==
([[:Template:F1 driver results legend 2|key]]) (results in '''bold''' indicate pole position)
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!rowspan="4"| {{F1|2007}}
|rowspan="4"| [[Scuderia Toro Rosso]]
|rowspan="4"| [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] [[V8 engine|V8]]
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| [[2007 Australian Grand Prix|AUS]]
| [[2007 Malaysian Grand Prix|MAL]]
| [[2007 Bahrain Grand Prix|BHR]]
| [[2007 Spanish Grand Prix|ESP]]
| [[2007 Monaco Grand Prix|MON]]
| [[2007 Canadian Grand Prix|CAN]]
| [[2007 United States Grand Prix|USA]]
| [[2007 French Grand Prix|FRA]]
| [[2007 British Grand Prix|GBR]]
| [[2007 European Grand Prix|EUR]]
| [[2007 Hungarian Grand Prix|HUN]]
| [[2007 Turkish Grand Prix|TUR]]
| [[2007 Italian Grand Prix|ITA]]
| [[2007 Belgian Grand Prix|BEL]]
| [[2007 Japanese Grand Prix|JPN]]
| [[2007 Chinese Grand Prix|CHN]]
| [[2007 Brazilian Grand Prix|BRA]]
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!rowspan="4"| 8
!rowspan="4"| 7th
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| [[Vitantonio Liuzzi|Liuzzi]]
|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>14</small>
|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>17</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>17</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>16</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>15</small>
|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>17</small>
|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>12</small>
|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>9</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|<font color=black> <small>6</small>
|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>13</small>
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| [[Scott Speed|Speed]]
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>14</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>9</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>13</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
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| [[Sebastian Vettel|Vettel]]
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|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>16</small>
|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>19</small>
|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>18</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|<font color=black> <small>4</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
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!rowspan="3"|<font color=black> [[2008 Formula One season|2008]]
|rowspan="3"|<font color=black> [[Scuderia Toro Rosso]]
|rowspan="3"|<font color=black> [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] [[V8 engine|V8]]
|rowspan="3"|<font color=black> {{Bridgestone}}
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| [[2008 Australian Grand Prix|AUS]]
| [[2008 Malaysian Grand Prix|MAL]]
| [[2008 Bahrain Grand Prix|BHR]]
| [[2008 Spanish Grand Prix|ESP]]
| [[2008 Turkish Grand Prix|TUR]]
| [[2008 Monaco Grand Prix|MON]]
| [[2008 Canadian Grand Prix|CAN]]
| [[2008 French Grand Prix|FRA]]
| [[2008 British Grand Prix|GBR]]
| [[2008 German Grand Prix|GER]]
| [[2008 Hungarian Grand Prix|HUN]]
| [[2008 European Grand Prix|EUR]]
| [[2008 Belgian Grand Prix|BEL]]
| [[2008 Italian Grand Prix|ITA]]
| [[2008 Singapore Grand Prix|SIN]]
| [[2008 Chinese Grand Prix|CHN]]
| [[2008 Japanese Grand Prix|JPN]]
| [[2008 Brazilian Grand Prix|BRA]]
!rowspan="3"| 2*
!rowspan="3"| 9th*
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| [[Sébastien Bourdais|Bourdais]]
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"|<font color=black> <small>7</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#CFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>15</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
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| [[Sebastian Vettel|Vettel]]
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"|<font color=black> <small>Ret</small>
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> Season in progress
<nowiki>*</nowiki> 2 points scored with the STR2B

==External links==
* [http://www.redbullf1.com/scuderia-toro-rosso/htmlInfoPage.action?infoPageID=strCarPage# STR 2 Official Tech Specs]
* [http://www.f1technical.net/f1db/cars/926 Tech Specs on F1Technical.net]



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