Toro Rosso team boss Franz Tost has revealed most non-engine parts from Red Bull will be the same spec as last year's RB14.
On Monday, the Faenza-based team became the first to fully unveil their new car, with Haas using their 2018 chassis as the basis of their livery launch last week.
And with both Red Bull-backed teams using the same Honda power unit in 2019, they have worked more closely to help the Japanese manufacturer with the development of their engine.
“Components relative to the power unit will be the same specification as Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, to be used within the regulations,” Tost confirmed, with the rear end expected to be near-identical on the two cars.
However, upon looking at the new car, while rule changes have meant new wings and bargeboards have had to be created, it is clear the similarities between the new STR14 and the 2018 Red Bull.
“Most of the remaining parts we receive from Red Bull Technology will be last year’s specifications," the Austrian continued.
"Toro Rosso, being a smaller team, could not follow the fast development and production process a bigger team can afford, especially considering that the release of the technical drawing could, for whatever reason, be delayed or delivered last minute.
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“Compared to other teams, Toro Rosso count on a smaller number of people, but the synergies with Red Bull Technology for the non-listed parts, now that Red Bull will also be equipped with the Honda engine, will leave more time for our technical working groups to focus more on the details.
“Attention to detail makes the difference and this translates to more performance.”
