Scuderia Toro Rosso, (Red Bull Stable in Italian) is a new Formula One racing team (initially known as Squadra Toro Rosso – Team Red Bull) owned by the drinks company Red Bull and former racer Gerhard Berger, which will make its racing debut in 2006 Formula One season. The team principal is Franz Tost, formerly of BMW’s motorsport division.

The team is based around the now defunct Minardi team and will be based at Minardi’s factory at Faenza, Italy for at least 2 years – a condition of Minardi boss Paul Stoddart’s sale of the team to Red Bull in 2005. Scuderia Toro Rosso will compete in Formula One as a Red Bull ‘B’ team to develop the careers of upcoming drivers from the 2006 season onwards alongside their sister team Red Bull Racing.

Full name Scuderia Toro Rosso
Base Faenza, Italy
Team principal Franz Tost
Technical director
Race drivers 20. Vitantonio Liuzzi
21. Scott Speed
Test drivers Neel Jani
Chassis STR01
Engine Cosworth TJ2006 (V10)
Tyres Michelin
Debut 2006 Formula One season
Races competed 0
Constructors’ Championships none
Drivers’ Championships none
Race victories none
Pole positions none
Fastest laps none
2005 position 10th (7 points) (as Minardi)

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Monocoque construction: Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb construction
Fuel Tank: ATL safety cell
Front suspension: Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with carbon fibre trackrod and pushrod. Pushrod activates rocker, torsion bar, damper and anti-roll bar assy
Rear suspension: Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with carbon fibre toelink and pushrod. Pushrod activates rocker, torsion bar, damper and anti-roll bar assy
Dampers: Penske
Wheels: BBS forged magnesium
Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza
Brake calipers: Brembo
Brake master cylinders: Brembo
Braking material: Hitco (carbon / carbon)
Steering: Toyota power-assisted
Steering wheel display: Toyota carbon fibre wheel with Toyota / Magneti Marelli instrument
Driver seat: Carbon fibre construction, moulded to driver’s shape
Driver restraints: Takata
Driver HANS device: Toyota design
Electronic systems Toyota / Magneti Marelli
Transmission: 7-speed unit plus reverse. Toyota-designed maincase with Toyota /Xtrac internals
Gear selection is sequential via driver-controlled electro-hydraulic actuation

TF106 Dimensions
Wheelbase: 3090mm
Overall length: 4530mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1800mm
Overall weight: 600kg including driver and camera

RVX-06 Specifications
Designation RVX-06: RVX-06
Number of cylinders: 8
Capacity 2398cc
Horsepower Approximately 740bhp
Revolutions Around 19,000rpm
Valve actuation Pneumatic
Throttle actuation Hydraulic
Spark Plugs: DENSO
Fuel: Esso
Lubricants: Esso

Continued Partnership Between the Two Companies Showcased During the First Outing of Team McLaren Mercedes 2006 Formula One Car

London, Feb. 15. 2006 ??” AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), McLaren??(tm)s exclusive corporate partner for fixed-line voice and data networking services, unveiled its newly introduced corporate logo on the Team McLaren Mercedes MP4-21 during the car??(tm)s first run in its new livery in Valencia on Feb. 14, 2006.

Team McLaren Mercedes’ new livery has an innovative surface coating, which achieves a high level of reflectivity. The technology used was perfected by McLaren during the past six months and is completely new to Formula One.

The new AT&T logo is the symbol of the recent merger of AT&T Corp. and SBC Communications Inc., and its appearance on Team McLaren Mercedes’ 2006 livery is testimony to the company??(tm)s ongoing commitment to, and partnership with, the team. It is also part of AT&T??(tm)s global marketing efforts in the wake of the merger. The brand transition to the new AT&T is being supported by the largest multimedia advertising and marketing campaign in either SBC??(tm)s or legacy AT&T??(tm)s history.

“Both AT&T and Team McLaren Mercedes focus on ensuring their respective businesses perform at the highest standard globally,” saidMark A. Keiffer, chief marketing officer – business, AT&T Operations, Inc. “The brand attributes that McLaren embodies ??” innovation, quality, reliability, technological excellence and unsurpassed performance, delivered anywhere in the world ??” match the new AT&T’s values and commitment delivered to our customers every day. I can??(tm)t think of a better brand platform for the new AT&T.”

“Involvement with Team McLaren Mercedes in Formula One provides a powerful global tool for our corporate partners to showcase their brand and services in front of the massive worldwide audience that the sport attracts,” says Jonathan Neale, managing director of McLaren Racing. “But our relationship is more than just a mobile billboard. Our team depends on utilising and optimising the latest technology, and working with AT&T means we get the advantage of cutting-edge fixed-line communications services supporting us wherever we are in the world. It gives Team McLaren Mercedes a powerful advantage, as we strive for excellence and success.”

As part of its relationship with Team McLaren Mercedes, AT&T has deployed its technology, services, and networking solutions to ensure that the vast amount of data generated during racing, practice, and test sessions can be accessed by the team’s technical and research and development staff in real time from anywhere in the world. This allows McLaren to optimise performance and to ensure the team??(tm)s competitiveness.

Following receipt of the necessary financial guarantee and with the unanimous support of the competing teams, the FIA has accepted the late entry of the Super Aguri F1 Team to the 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship.

Intel Corporation and the BMW Group announced a comprehensive partnership that includes technology, co-marketing and Intel??(tm)s sponsorship of the BMW Sauber F1 Team. As part of this agreement, Intel technology will be deployed throughout the BMW Group and its worldwide dealer network, and Intel will become “Official Corporate Partner” of the BMW Sauber F1 Team. BMW purchased the Sauber team in June 2005.

Under the multi-year agreement and long-term technology partnership, Intel will support BMW in standardizing the IT infrastructure in the worldwide BMW Group data centers and in providing more than 3,000 dealers worldwide with innovative IT solutions. To support the expanding mobility of its staff, the BMW Group will also convert its corporate notebooks to Intel?(r) Centrino?(r) mobile technology-based systems and significantly increase the use of Intel-based PDAs within the company.

The two companies have also agreed to develop an industry specification that would allow for seamless integration of third-party devices (including phones and portable music players) into BMW vehicles.

“This comprehensive agreement brings together two of the most admired and innovative brands in the world,” said Eric Kim, Intel senior vice president and chief marketing officer. “Intel??(tm)s technology and BMW??(tm)s prowess in the automotive sector are a powerful combination. Intel and BMW intend to collaborate heavily on the IT technology and marketing side as our brands are very synergistic. With Intel as Official Corporate Partner of the BMW Sauber F1 Team, the Intel brand will reach hundreds of millions of passionate fans worldwide each year ??” fans who appreciate the critical role that technology plays in Formula One. Intel will infuse the BMW Sauber F1 Team with its technology ??” technology that we believe will support the team??(tm)s performance.”

Prof. Dr. Burkhard Göschel, BMW Group board member for purchasing and development, noted: “Like the BMW Group, Intel also sets the highest standards of performance, innovation and quality for its products. For both companies, technological leadership is a fundamental goal. Our methods of systematically turning ideas into innovative products will be excellently supported and complemented by Intel??(tm)s innovative technology and highly efficient solutions. This partnership stands to benefit our IT, our customers and our Formula One team.”

“Formula One,” added BMW Motorsport Director Prof. Dr. Mario Theissen, “is a high-tech discipline. It demands the control and coordination of hundreds of parameters simultaneously and the precise execution of every step. Cutting-edge technology is a crucial success factor, and BMW has accepted the challenge. We are delighted that a strong partner such as Intel has done likewise in collaboration with us.”

The BMW Sauber F1 Team and its new partners will present the new team in Valencia, Spain from Jan. 16 to 17.

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