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Key admits 2016 Toro Rosso car compromised
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Toro Rosso technical director James Key admits the team's new car has been compromised by the late confirmation of its power unit supply. With Red Bull's relationship with Renault breaking down in 2015, there was uncertainty over the future of both teams due to numerous quit threats from owner Dietrich Mateschitz. Having moved to terminate its agreement with Renault, Red Bull was unable to secure an alternative engine supply and will now run Tag-Heuer branded Renault power units in 2016. Toro Rosso was able to reach an agreement with Ferrari for year-old engines, but Key says the uncertainty delayed its technical plans. "Yes and no, because when you've got a...
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