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New Toro Rosso to make track debut at Misano before first F1 test

Toro Rosso's 2018 Formula 1 challenger will hit the track for the first time on February 21 when it completes a filming day at Misano.

Teams are allowed to conduct two promotional events each season but no test may exceed 100km in length.

The regulations also insist only promotional tyres provided by Pirelli may be used.

The test will allow Toro Rosso a chance to shakedown its new car, the STR13, which will run Honda engines for the first time, before pre-season testing.

It will take place four days before it plans to formerly unveil the STR13 at an event at Barcelona.

The first four-day pre-season test kicks off the following day on Monday 26 February.

Earlier this month, Toro Rosso confirmed it had passed the FIA's crash tests, allowing the car build phase to accelerate.

2018 F1 launch dates so far
Mercedes: February 22

Ferrari: February 22

McLaren: February 23

Toro Rosso: February 25

Zdroj: autosport.com