Toro Rosso and new engine partner Honda could be the “surprise” of this season; that’s according to Brendon Hartley.

Honda have joined up with Toro Rosso ahead of this year’s campaign after enduring three tough seasons with McLaren.

Already the new partnership is looking a lot smoother than Honda’s previous with Toro Rosso covering 324 laps during the first of the two pre-season tests.

The reliable start to the year has come as a welcome boost to everyone within the team with Hartley saying they could be the surprise package this season.

“I’m really optimistic and positive about this new relationship with Toro Rosso and Honda,” the New Zealander told Crash.net.

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