After weeks of speculation, Toro Rosso have confirmed that Sebastien Bourdais has left the team with immediate effect. Although third driver Jaime Alguersuari has been widely tipped for the seat, the Italian team will not announce Bourdais' replacement until next week in the build-up to the Hungarian Grand Prix. In light of the announcement Toro Rosso team principal, The Hungaroring presents plenty of challenges for drivers and engineers. The circuit features no high-speed corners, leading the teams to run the highest possible downforce levels, while the primary concern for the engine is ensuring good cooling in the usually hot conditions. has left the team with immediate effect. Although third driver Jaime Alguersuari has been widely tipped for the seat, the Italian team will not announce Bourdais' replacement until next week in the build-up to the Hungarian Grand Prix. In light of the announcement Toro Rosso team principal, The Hungaroring presents plenty of challenges for drivers and engineers.

leading the teams to run the highest possible downforce levels, while the primary concern for the engine is ensuring good cooling in the usually hot conditions.