Video: Tensions rise at Toro Rosso as STR12 is born

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It was Scuderia Toro Rosso's turn to tease the birth of its 2017 challenger, the STR12, in a video posted to the team's Twitter account.

Members of the junior bull outfit frantically leave their desks to head to the workshop to witness their car come to life.

Following a year-long partnership with Ferrari, Toro Rosso has switched back to Renault power for 2017, a change which will hopefully enable the Faenza-based outfit to take its game to the next level as it seeks to challenge main rivals Force India and Williams.

⏰ A moment nobody wanted to miss… The #STR12 is alive!

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.