What French formula racing driver that was 2014 Formula Renault 3.5 Series runner-up drove the Toro Rosso STR12 in 2017, a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Scuderia Toro Rosso?
Toro Rosso STR12 The Toro Rosso STR12 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by Scuderia Toro Rosso to compete during the 2017 Formula One season. The car made its competitive début at the 2017 Australian Grand Prix and is driven by Daniil Kvyat and Carlos Sainz, Jr. Pierre Gasly replaced Kvyat ahead of the 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix. The STR12 is powered by engines supplied by Renault after the team used 2015-specification Ferrari power units throughout the season; however, the engines were rebadged and the engine and chassis package run under the name 'Toro Rosso'.
Hugo Valente Hugo Valente (born 17 June 1992, Choisy-le-Roi) is a French former auto racing driver. He raced in the World Touring Car Championship for SUNRED Engineering, Campos Racing and the Lada factory team having made his debut in the series at the 2012 FIA WTCC Race of China. For 2017, he made the switch to the TCR International Series, where part way through the season he announced his retirement from motorsport.