Booth appointed Toro Rosso director of racing

Toro Rosso have announced that former Manor team principal John Booth will begin working with the team on a consultancy basis in the role of Director of Racing with immediate effect.

“It is a great honour to join such a well-established and competitive team as Scuderia Toro Rosso,” John Booth. “It is a team that has achieved so much in a relatively short space of time. I am looking forward to getting started and working with Franz and the team this weekend in Sochi.”

Team Principal Franz Tost commented: “I have known John for many years and I am delighted to welcome him to the team. With his vast experience I am sure John will help the team raise its game and become a more effective force over a race weekend.”