Toro Rosso completed the presentations of Formula 1's class of 2018, unveiling its Honda-powered STR13 in the Barcelona pitlane.

The car will take to the track this morning in the capable hands of Brendon Hartley, with team mate Pierre Gasly taking over duties tomorrow.

The Faenza-based squad has gone for a livery which appears similar to what it ran on lasy year's car, but the big change - and question mark - is the presence at the back of the beleaguered Honda engine.

The Japanese manufacture is expected to have made some solid progress over the winter but has it found the right power and reliability balance? Wait and see...

Check out the STR13 in the gallery.

Brandon Hartley of New Zealand and Scuderia Toro Rosso prepares for driving STR13 during the filming day in MIsano, Italy on February 21, 2017
Detail of the new STR13 during the filming day in MIsano, Italy on February 21, 2017
Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia Toro Rosso performs during the filming day in MIsano, Italy on February 21, 2017
Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia Toro Rosso performs during the filming day in MIsano, Italy on February 21, 2017
Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia Toro Rosso performs during the filming day in MIsano, Italy on February 21, 2017
Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia Toro Rosso performs during the filming day in MIsano, Italy on February 21, 2017
Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia Toro Rosso performs during the filming day in MIsano, Italy on February 21, 2017
Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia Toro Rosso performs during the filming day in MIsano, Italy on February 21, 2017
Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia Toro Rosso performs during the filming day in MIsano, Italy on February 21, 2017
Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia Toro Rosso performs during the filming day in MIsano, Italy on February 21, 2017
FAENZA, ITALY - FEBRUARY 22: Scuderia Toro Rosso STR13 - Car studio photo shooting (Photo by Guido De Bortoli/Getty Images for Scuderia Toro Rosso)
FAENZA, ITALY - FEBRUARY 22: Scuderia Toro Rosso STR13 - Car studio photo shooting (Photo by Guido De Bortoli/Getty Images for Scuderia Toro Rosso)
FAENZA, ITALY - FEBRUARY 22: Scuderia Toro Rosso STR13 - Car studio photo shooting (Photo by Guido De Bortoli/Getty Images for Scuderia Toro Rosso)

 

 

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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.

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