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Toro Rosso takes its Honda-powered STR13 to Misano

Scuderia Toro Rosso will puts its 2018 charger on the track before pre-season testing kicks off at Barcelona on February 26.

The Faenza-based squad will use one of its two authorized promotional film days to shake down the Honda-powered STR13 at Misano on February 21, four days before its official presentation in Barcelona.

Film days allow a team to run up to 100km of mileage on special tyres provided by Pirelli for the occasion.

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They are often used by teams to check all systems before heading into pre-season testing.

Teams will enjoy four days of testing starting on February 26 at the Circuit de Catalunya and then resume their on-track preparations, also in Barcelona, for an additional four days on March 6.

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Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.