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Toro Rosso: The honeymoon is over

Toro Rosso: The honeymoon is over

18-05-2018 09:58

Sam Bytheway

Toro Rosso technical director James Key admits that his team are are enjoying working with Honda.

The junior Red Bull team is extremely happy with its new relationship, despite McLaren struggling for the past few years.

“The honeymoon is long over,” Key said.

“The relationship has already become much deeper. The cooperation is exemplary.

“We have never had the opportunity to work so closely with an engine manufacturer. We have more responsibility as a factory racing team.

“It’s a completely different situation to being purely a customer,”

“Life at the track is easier as I find that Honda responds to each of our wishes.”

It is rumored that Toro Rosso's owner Red Bull is in talks with Honda over supplying the engines for the main F1 team next season. However Key believes his team can still win with Honda, adding: 

“Where are the rules that say the other teams can’t win?

“I think it’s feasible that we can catch up with the best teams. And with a bit of luck, a podium finish is definitely possible.

“In the longer term, we want to get in a position to win races with Honda."