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2008
The Ferrari-powered car that turned a wet weekend at Monza into Toro Rosso's first pole position and victory.
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STR3 · 2008
Interactive 3D model · Toro Rosso STR3
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The STR3 shared its design lineage with Red Bull but required a different installation for the Ferrari V8. Its efficient bodywork and stable mechanical platform worked especially well in low-grip conditions, allowing the small Faenza team to exploit opportunities larger rivals missed.
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Sebastian Vettel became Formula 1's youngest Grand Prix winner at the time after controlling the Italian race from pole. The result remains the moment in which Toro Rosso proved it could be more than Red Bull's junior team.
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Toro Rosso STR3
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The source names the same car as this exhibit. The geometry is the creator's reconstruction, not an official scan.
This non-official historical visualization uses Dave Love SketchFab's model under CC BY 4.0. Its geometry is the creator's reconstruction rather than an official scan; the displayed marks belong to their respective owners.