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Alexander Albon feels his experience driving a Formula E car will prove useful when he samples a hybrid power unit for the first time upon his Formula 1 debut for Toro Rosso.

Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost says Daniil Kvyat deserves his latest chance to impress in Formula 1 after living “through a difficult time” having previously been dropped by the team.

Toro Rosso has become the second Formula 1 team to launch its 2019 car ahead of the new season.  The Faenza squad’s latest challenger - the STR14 - features a similar blue and red colour scheme to the last two years. 

Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost says his Formula 1 team expects to make a “step in performance” from its closer ties with Red Bull in 2019. 

Honda F1 technical director Toyoharu Tanabe has his role tweaked ahead of providing power units to both Red Bull and Toro Rosso for 2019 with a chief engineer reporting to him from each team.

Brendon Hartley will replace Jenson Button for the next two rounds of the current World Endurance Championship at SMP Racing.

Over a decade has passed since the last time the top three finishers in Formula 2, or GP2 (as it was then known), graduated to Formula 1 for the following season. 

Brendon Hartley has revealed more details about his exit from Toro Rosso at the end of the 2018 Formula 1 season, including that he learned he had lost his seat just one hour after last race of the year.

Toro Rosso has stolen a march on its Formula 1 rivals by announcing its STR14 car launch date for February 11 th which means the team will be the first to reveal its 2019 challenger.

Jenson Button and Naoki Yamamoto will reunite to defend their Super GT title with Team Kunimitsu Honda for 2019, as Honda Racing confirms its full racing programme for the new year.

Pierre Gasly hopes compromises Honda opted for in 2018 will provide greater opportunities and performance for the coming Formula 1 season as he steps up to Red Bull in its maiden year in partnership with the Japanese manufacturer.

McLaren chief executive Zak Brown has confirmed new technical head James Key should formally join the Woking-based team in time “to help influence the progress of next year’s car and ultimately the development of 2020” despite being unable to officially announce his arrival.

Honda motorsport general manager Masahasi Yamamoto says the Japanese manufacturer “must do better” in 2019 upon its expansion to a two-team supply in Formula 1.

Alexander Albon has confirmed he took inspiration from nine-time motorcycle world champion Valentino Rossi when it came to choosing his permanent number in Formula 1, but felt he could not "replace" The Doctor by selecting his famous #46.

Alexander Albon has selected 23 as his permanent Formula 1 race number ahead of his debut in 2019 with Toro Rosso.

Brendon Hartley is working to secure a new racing programme for the 2019 season following his Formula 1 exit, but does not feel the door is closed to make a return to grand prix racing in the future.

Pierre Gasly reckons ninth place in the Formula 1 constructors’ championship does not reflect “all the potential” Toro Rosso had during the 2018 season.

Alexander Albon has admitted he was on the verge of quitting racing altogether after being dropped by the Red Bull junior programme in 2012.

Daniil Kvyat says he was left feeling “comfortable and confident” straight away on his return to Formula 1 machinery with Toro Rosso during the end-of-season test in Abu Dhabi.

New Williams signing George Russell believes 2018 Formula 2 title rival Alexander Albon has earned his Formula 1 graduation to Toro Rosso.

Carlos Sainz Jr. made his first appearance as a McLaren Formula 1 driver on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi as former teammate Daniil Kvyat returned to Toro Rosso after over a year away.

Brendon Hartley has issued his first comments since his exit from Toro Rosso's Formula 1 team for 2019 was confirmed, saying he has "unfinished business" in the sport.

2018 has been a whirlwind year for Alexander Albon. It started with uncertainty, and has ended with an unexpected call up to Formula 1.

Toro Rosso has signed Alexander Albon to complete its driver line-up for the 2019 Formula 1 season. The British-Thai driver was a Formula 2 championship contender this season and finished third behind Lando Norris and George Russell in the 2018 standings.