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The history of that team:
Began as Toleman (Senna's first F1 ride)
Became Benetton (2 world championships with Schumacher)
Became Renault (2 world championships with Alonso)
Became Lotus
Back to Renault
Toro Rosso completes deal to run 2015 Ferrari F1 engine next year
Toro Rosso has completed a deal with Ferrari to use a 2015-spec Formula 1 engine next season.
Both Red Bull-owned teams were without a power supply for 2016 after requesting to end their deals with Renault at the end of the season.
Toro Rosso opened talks during the season with Ferrari over the possibility of a supply to reignite a partnership that previously ran between 2007 and 2013.
It is understood the deal was done before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend but it required a number of other things to fall into place before an announcement.
The first hurdle was cleared on Wednesday when the FIA granted permission for Ferrari to supply Toro Rosso with a 2015-spec unit.
The current regulations do not allow for two different specifications of power unit from one manufacturer to be used in a single season, with special dispensation required from the FIA.
After the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz Jr said he was looking forward to having "an even more Italian team" next year.
"It's looking better," he said before Toro Rosso's plans were confirmed. "We might have a bit more horsepower.
"When everyone just flies past you it's very desperate.
"It can only get better and I have full trust that Toro Rosso will do a step forward in terms of reliability, pitstops, and more grip.
"We have a good chance for next year."
On Friday morning, Red Bull announced it would continue to use Renault power next season, although the engine will be badged by TAG-Heuer.
It followed Renault's announcement it will make Lotus its works-outfit in 2016.
Ferrari and Toro Rosso released short statements confirming the agreement, adding that track testing of the new combination will begin at pre-season testing in Barcelona.
Renault and Ilmor increase their working relationship in Formula 1
Renault and Ilmor will increase the level of their working relationship from the 2016 Formula 1 season onwards.
The two companies have worked together this season in a bid to help Renault close the gap to Mercedes and Ferrari but each piece of work has been handled on a one-off basis.
Following the news Renault will make Lotus its works team and continue to supply Red Bull with engines, albeit it branded as TAG Heuer units, it has now emerged Renault will strengthen its ties with Ilmor.
It is understood Ilmor will be a contractor to Renault Sport F1, aiding development of the power unit and have a more structured and consistent involvement with the project.
Ilmor, like other contractors AVL, Mecachrome and Magneti Marelli, will work directly for and under Renault.
Back in the early 1990's, Mario Illien played a key role in helping his then-Ilmor company develop the Mercedes engine that went on to achieve title success with McLaren.
He then focused on IndyCar and MotoGP as part of special projects work before working as a consultant for Renault this season to help brainstorm improvements.
With regards the Red Bull project, it is understood Renault will supply the team with the same engine as its works outfit.
Benjamin Hoyle, who works for engine manufacturers Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, is alleged to have searched and saved race data.
Hoyle was set to leave Mercedes at the end of 2015.
"The company has taken the appropriate legal steps to protect its intellectual property," said a team spokesperson.
According to Bloomberg, Mercedes wants the return of all documents and information, payment of its legal fees, and is seeking to block Hoyle from joining Ferrari or any other F1 rival until after the 2016 season.
The Mercedes team won the 2015 constructors' championship by 275 points from Ferrari.
The team is based near Silverstone in the British Midlands and mostly full of Brits who are on Hamilton's side no matter what.
Then the few Germans there who are at the top of the org chart have to be pissed that Nico has not won them the championship with his German passport in his back pocket.
Scottie, man you've got to get some stories from him, would be cool to hear about what really goes on behind the scenes, what an experience!
Pit Row
That doesn't necessarily make everyone from Stevenage poor though. Hamilton no doubt slept on his dads couch occasionally after his parents separated and his dad moved into an apartment.
Average family, Dad works two jobs to give his boy a shot at the big dream.
He wasn't exactly poor, but he most certainly wasn't rich either.
Put it this way, his father would certainly not have been voting Republican...
Very true Tim.
Damn i missed the 60minutes piece, ill try and find it online.
I have to wonder if once Lewis won the championship they gave Nico the "good stuff" ... meaning his car wasn't the mule for testing anymore thus his results. ... wins.... came aplenty.
If I was Nico I'd have my wheel supports beefed up and freakin nerf bars put outside the carbon fiber side panels. Bring it on Hami...
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