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Why STR has already written off 2012

Italy's number two grand prix team has already shifted its focus to the 2013 season, following the removal of its key technical director Giorgio Ascanelli in the past month. As Edd Straw explains, next up is a major overhaul of its aero department

Scuderia Toro Rosso has effectively written off the 2012 season after a disappointing start that led to technical director Giorgio Ascanelli being sidelined last month.

AUTOSPORT understands that the team is now fully focused on its 2013 car because it has fallen 40 points behind Force India, its nearest rival in the constructors' championship.

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