Carlos Sainz Jnr and Max Verstappen demonstrate their affection for Toro Rosso’s outgoing F1 car as the team prepares to introduce its Ferrari-powered 2016 successor.
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Image: Toro Rosso via Twitter
Gridlock (@gridlock)
20th February 2016, 11:47
“Dietrich’s falling interest in his second team means Kvyat will have to get used to a much higher centre of gravity”
Wessel (@wessel-v1)
20th February 2016, 11:49
With the new Renault engine proving to be even worse, Max and Carlos try to hang on to Toro Rosso as long as possible.
Mashiat (@mashiat)
20th February 2016, 17:28
@wessel-v1 Um…Toro Rosso are not using Renault engines this year.
Wessel (@wessel-v1)
20th February 2016, 19:42
@mashiat
But Red Bull does, meaning that the Toro Rosso guys wish to delay their promotion to Red Bull as long as possible.
andae23 (@andae23)
20th February 2016, 11:53
After Helmut Marko’s visit to the Toro Rosso factory, Verstappen and Sainz try to hang on to their seat.
toiago (@toiago)
20th February 2016, 11:53
Sainz whispers: “It’s okay, I’ll always love you”
OmarRoncal - Go Seb!!! (@)
20th February 2016, 11:59
Carlos and Max still remember the drawing activities they used to do in kinder… A couple of years ago.
Scalextric (@scalextric)
20th February 2016, 11:59
So much more snuggly than matte paint.
Tijo Joy
20th February 2016, 12:16
Sainz – She’s Mine, Max -She’s Mine
Sainz – No, No, No, She’s Mine
Max – The Girl Is Mine, The Girl Is Mine
Fast
20th February 2016, 12:17
No, don’t take our livery away too!
ZackOfSpades (@zackofspades)
20th February 2016, 12:22
After Monza, Verstappen urged his team-mate to follow his new method of keeping bodywork bolted to the car.
Matthijs (@matthijs)
20th February 2016, 18:52
If you mean a human body than this is my winner.
Retired (@jeff1s)
20th February 2016, 12:40
Drivers hold on their car after having heard about Roborace.
Robbie (@robbie)
20th February 2016, 12:57
Max and Carlos hang on for dear life during a wind tunnel session.
Stig Semper Fi (@stigsemperfi)
20th February 2016, 13:05
Max: Are you sure you don’t wanna buy the bull dinner first, Carlos?
Nick (@theawesomefish)
20th February 2016, 13:23
I know there can’t have been much time for girls in your racing career, guys, but is this not going a bit far?
Placid (@placid)
20th February 2016, 13:38
Tost in the background: Quit acting like children. Pastor is not coming here.
Thomas Rendell
20th February 2016, 13:50
We are going to miss it but the part-ex was just to good
Mark Thomson (@melthom)
20th February 2016, 13:56
Carlos: “c’mon let’s go for one last bull run”
JamieFranklinF1 (@jamiefranklinf1)
20th February 2016, 13:59
Carlos and Max seemed to get the wrong idea when they were told they’d have to fight for their seat this year.
JamieFranklinF1 (@jamiefranklinf1)
20th February 2016, 14:00
Having seen how successful Vettel had been when naming his cars, Carlos and Max decided to do the same. Carlos went with Kissy Kelly and Max with Huggy Helga
Euro Brun (@eurobrun)
20th February 2016, 14:08
Red Bull may give you wings, but remember kids: Don’t drink and drive!
Jethro (@jethro)
20th February 2016, 14:11
The Torro Rosso drivers display the dangers of giving youngsters too much Red Bull.
Christos (@christosts)
20th February 2016, 14:51
Haha nice one!
Tyler (@tdog)
20th February 2016, 14:16
Rumours that the STR11 actually tasted like Red Bull proved ill founded.
woogle
20th February 2016, 14:16
spit roasted bull
badger (@badger)
20th February 2016, 14:29
Right guys, whoever lets go first has to drive for red bull this season.
Bullfrog (@bullfrog)
20th February 2016, 14:48
The Toro Rosso mechanics use the old superglue trick on two more young victims.
Christos (@christosts)
20th February 2016, 14:51
As the new Toro Rosso starts the take-off Max and Carlos are holding tight.
Jeanrien (@jeanrien)
20th February 2016, 14:55
ToroRosso told their drivers they must feel the car to extract the most out of it
CateredHam
20th February 2016, 15:17
It’s ok Bullsy, that mean and scary Maldanado can’t hurt you any more…
Julien (@jlracing)
20th February 2016, 15:41
Carlos: ”Can I touch the T-cam Max?”
Max: NO!! It’s mine
Calum (@edwardcj95f1)
20th February 2016, 15:47
Toro Rosso reveal Renault’s new push-to-pass technology…
Neil (@neilosjames)
20th February 2016, 15:49
Both Max and Carlos were delighted to learn there’ll be two extra tailpipes on the car in 2016.
F1junky
20th February 2016, 16:16
After another disappointing race drivers comfort car.
hzh (@hzh00)
20th February 2016, 16:22
After both Toro Rosso drivers have reached adulthood, they are finally allowed to taste what Ferrari power is like.
ColdFly F1 (@)
20th February 2016, 16:29
Noticing the success of McDonald’s ball pit, Toro Rosso decided to create their own playroom for kids!
MarkM
20th February 2016, 16:32
Saintz shows his love for the Renault power unit while Max tries to suffocate it.
hunocsi (@hunocsi)
20th February 2016, 17:31
Red Bull’s new kindergarten playground has proved an enormous succsess amongst the young kids.
Kostadin Darmonski
20th February 2016, 18:19
Team radio:
*pitwall: Max, let it go, it’s Carlos car. It’s number 55. I repeat LET GO!
*Max: No!!!
bull mello (@bullmello)
20th February 2016, 18:23
Max: Carlos may kiss the Toro, I will tame it!
hzh (@hzh00)
20th February 2016, 18:32
2016 F1 car launches just getting weirder.
hzh (@hzh00)
20th February 2016, 18:38
With Versrappen blowing air into the airbox and Sainz sucking the heat from the turbo, Toro Rosso went too far with their cooling system design in their 2016 car.
cdavman (@cdavman)
20th February 2016, 18:41
As in previous years, the Torro Rosso drivers had been told to take the bull by the horns this season, else they’re out. So far, it’s not looking good…
Yoseph
20th February 2016, 18:51
This was how Max and Sainz understood Matshitz’s message to “give it a shtig for one last time!”
RBAlonso (@rbalonso)
20th February 2016, 19:31
Tost: ” I wonder how long it will take them to realise I added vodka to their Red Bull”
just.daz (@nemo87)
20th February 2016, 20:58
Red bull discover their energy drink doesn’t just stimulate the mind..
Sam
20th February 2016, 21:02
Max and Carlos had heard rumours about a seat free at McLaren.
Thedonz
20th February 2016, 21:47
Sainz and verstappen are keen to remove the Renault engine to make way for the new Ferrari powerplant.
alesi27 (@alesi27)
20th February 2016, 21:51
Carlos to Max:”Well,I guess we didnt understand what taking the bull by the horns really meant…”
Max:”Speak for yourself,Carlos…”
verstappen (@verstappen)
20th February 2016, 22:08
Menage a trois
(2 boys 1 Bull)
F1junky
20th February 2016, 23:42
Toro Rosso wind tunnel testing procedure includes drivers.
MattyPF1 (@mattypf1)
21st February 2016, 2:43
Max: I better not kiss the car, the misses won’t be too impressed otherwise.
Carlos: Why do you think I’m kissing the car….
F1junky
21st February 2016, 3:38
After viewing the last Caption Contest Sainz and Verstappen determined to find out if Pink is hiding in a Toro Rosso this time.
Tommy (@tommy260z)
21st February 2016, 3:57
MV – “Look what Adrian gave me as a graduation present!”
CS – “No, look, he gave it to me – I’m kissing it!”
Jacco Makaske
21st February 2016, 7:03
“my PRECIOUS”
F1Cyberman
21st February 2016, 8:11
During the photoshoot some prankster turned the full wind tunnel on to full.
ALuv4Fun
21st February 2016, 9:19
Max is trying to hold onto the car that he used to outscore Carlos while Carlos is kissing his troubles goodbye!
Little_M_Lo (@pezlo2013)
21st February 2016, 10:21
Having also lapped within 12 seconds of Sorenson, Max and Carlos try to prove they’ve earned the right to drive the car.
hzh (@hzh00)
21st February 2016, 10:32
The Toro Rosso drivers took it literally when their boss said the team should get on top of their PU problems for 2016.
Rob
21st February 2016, 12:18
With the sensation of his teammate kissing his Bulls, Max was left clenching his hoop firmly…
Pat Ruadh (@fullcoursecaution)
21st February 2016, 12:52
Inspired by Jean Eric Vergne, the Toro Rosso boys try a little ‘Formula E’ at the end of the season.
Graham (@guitargraham)
24th February 2016, 10:37
photographer “when i said i want you to pose like james hunt that wasnt quite what i had in mind”
Placid (@placid)
4th March 2016, 12:15
Carlos: C’mon man. Gimme one
Max: Give you what?
Carlos: Don’t deny it.
I KNOW YOU HAVE SWEET DUTCH APPLE PIES IN THE CAR. GIMME 1 NOW.
Max: NNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!