Toro Rosso to pull the covers off STR13 in Barcelona

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Scuderia Toro Rosso will publicly unveil its Honda-powered 2018 car at Barcelona on February 26, on the first day of pre-season testing.

One will hope the 13 in the car's nomenclature isn't a bad omen given the uncertainty surrounding the progress of Honda's power unit over the winter.

Toro Rosso is scheduled to shake down its 2018 charger the week before its presentation at Misano.

The film day running will provide the team with an good opportunity to check all systems and potentially avoid any embarrassment when teams get down to business at the Circuit de Catalunya.

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Phillip van Osten

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.