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Petrobras eyes Toro Rosso F1 supply deal

Petrobras eyes Toro Rosso F1 supply deal The Brazilian oil company Petrobras is considering adding Toro Rosso to its formula one roster. The semi-public Brazilian multinational already sponsors Williams, but the team's engine deal with Mercedes means it actually uses Petronas lubricants and fuel. Brazil's UOL reports that Petrobras executives therefore met recently with representatives of Renault and Toro Rosso. Toro Rosso, the second Red Bull team, is set to switch from Ferrari to Renault power for 2016. Red Bull is also powered by Renault, but the team is sponsored by Total, a French oil company. Toro Rosso was sponsored by the Spanish oil brand Cepsa until this year, but had to use...
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