Str To Develop New Chassis For 2006

[ykickamoocow 0]

Scuderia Toro Rosso has announced they will design a new chassis for 2006 instead of using the existing Minardi PS05 or Red Bull Racing RB1.

The team began winter testing last week in Barcelona with Vitantonio Liuzzi at the wheel of an RB1 with a rev-limited V10 engine. However, the current technical regulations rule out the possibility of a team racing a car designed by another active team, even if the car is an older model. STR could potentially make enough modifications to the RB1 to render it an "original design" in the eyes of the FIA. This would be similar to last year's controversy over the Sauber C23, which many insiders had dubbed the "blue Ferrari" due to its striking resemblance to Ferrari's F2003.

Alternately, STR could take the Minardi PS05 and continue to develop it, although that seems like the less likely option. With just three months remaining until the season opener in Bahrain, it is also unlikely that STR will start a design completely from scratch.

The question over which car STR will evolve their design from is not the only unanswered one. It is still unclear if the team's new car will be powered by new V8 engine or a rev-limited V10. The V10 rule was passed to allow financially-strapped teams like Minardi to continue to compete in 2006. With Red Bull having a lot more financial resources, many critics have said it would only be fair of them to transition to the V8's along with the other teams.

No date has been announced for the launch of the new STR car, but it is clear that this will be one of the most anticipated launches of the season so that these questions can be answered.

This is going to be interesting. Does anyone know how much STR have to change the RB1 for it to be considered their car.

[nojvnof1 0]

Not sure. The Sauber C23 they mentioned looked very much a Ferrari F2003-GA on the outside, but I heard it was a bit different under the skin, so maybe the big changes will be mechanically rather than aerodynamically. I'm abit sad that they won't be developing the PS05 as that had a lot of potential, especially with their cash and resources.

[pumpdoc 2]

Not sure. The Sauber C23 they mentioned looked very much a Ferrari F2003-GA on the outside, but I heard it was a bit different under the skin, so maybe the big changes will be mechanically rather than aerodynamically. I'm abit sad that they won't be developing the PS05 as that had a lot of potential, especially with their cash and resources.

I believe there has to be at least a 10% difference in the tub.................

[Jem of the Shire 0]

I'm still confused as to why red bull arent using all their money for the RBR team, and instead setting up a second team

[pumpdoc 2]

I'm still confused as to why red bull arent using all their money for the RBR team, and instead setting up a second team

economy of numbers 4 is always better than 2 if they share data.........

[ykickamoocow 0]

economy of numbers 4 is always better than 2 if they share data.........

My thoughts exactly. Having four cars has got to be better than having 2. Is their any rule that says that teams cant share data.

[pumpdoc 2]

My thoughts exactly. Having four cars has got to be better than having 2. Is their any rule that says that teams cant share data.

nope...........

[Senna 0]

Economies of scale

[F1 FANatic 1]

also, this way once 08 come around they already have a team that has been inplace for a few seasons and so once they can just build one car for both teams its even more economical. that way they can take the same basic chassie and test up to FOUR different areo setups and packages. plus, if you share data neither team has to do as much as a singal team, eliviating stress and probuably in the end also costing around the same to operait but you get twice the sponsorship

so the short math: (-$$$*2teams/4cars)+(Surfaceareaofonecar*4)=$$$$$$ from sponsors

[Senna 0]

also, this way once 08 come around they already have a team that has been inplace for a few seasons and so once they can just build one car for both teams its even more economical. that way they can take the same basic chassie and test up to FOUR different areo setups and packages. plus, if you share data neither team has to do as much as a singal team, eliviating stress and probuably in the end also costing around the same to operait but you get twice the sponsorship

so the short math: (-$$$*2teams/4cars)+(Surfaceareaofonecar*4)=$$$$$$ from sponsors

Its maths