(Frederic Le Floc'h DPPI for Renault Sport F1)
Scuderia Toro Rosso could be rebranded with a yellow livery
as a ‘works Renault’ team in the future as a way for the French manufacturer to
gain greater exposure from its involvement in Formula One that is according to
Red Bull motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko.
Scuderia Toro Rosso and Infiniti Red Bull Racing are the
only two teams supplied with power units from Renault following the demise of
the Caterham F1 Team and following the Lotus F1 Team’s switch to Mercedes power
units over the winter. It is believed however that any deal between the French
manufacturer and the Toro Rosso team would not have any effect on their
relationship with Infiniti Red Bull Racing.
Toro Rosso Team Principal Franz Tost believes that a ‘works’
agreement with the Renault for his team would prove to be a fantastic
opportunity for the outfit to move up the Formula One grid.
Marko stated any deal between Renault and Toro Rosso would
need to ensure that they the Italian team remain close to Red Bull Racing due
to the technical knowhow within the Milton Keynes based outfit and that is also
where Red Bull Technologies is based. The team also possess more sophisticated
equipment than Toro Rosso according to Marko.
Scuderia Toro Rosso are currently in fifth place in the
Constructors championship on 12 points, just one point ahead of Red
Bull Racing.
A works tie up with a team is just one of many options being
looked at by Renault according to Managing Director Cyril Abiteboul.
© Ben Johnston 2015
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