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Overheating brakes led to double STR exit in Russian GP
Toro Rosso's Brendon Hartley and Pierre Gasly were forced to retire in the opening laps of the Russian Grand Prix after suffering overheating brakes on both cars. As both drivers attempted to go to battle with their nearest rivals, they eventually found themselves spinning off the circuit due to blocked pistons which led to brake fluid overheating and which caused their brake pedals to go long. Team principal Franz Tost has expressed his disappoint at the result of the race and said the team will conduct a full investigation into the problem. 'It was a frustrating Sunday for Toro Rosso as both cars had to retire,' said Tost. 'For whatever reason, we ended up with very hot front brakes...
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