Tost: 'More than happy if we finish the year fifth'

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Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost admits that he'll be more than happy if the Faenza-based outfit can sustain its fifth place in the Constructors' standings.

Formula 1 has seen a very tight battle in the mid-field battle this season, but slowly a semblance of order is emerging, with Force India leading the pack behind the out-of-reach trio of Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull.

Toro Rosso is currently fifth behind the pink panther squad, but Tost believes it will be hard to chase down the Silverstone team.

"We’re now in fifth place in the championship, and very close with the others as well," said Tost.

Have Kvyat and Sainz fallen out with each other?

"That means after each race it could change. But at least we have scored the points. I think we have a package which is quite competitive from the car side, and also from the engine side.

"The drivers are doing a good job, and also the team has made steps forward.

"Force India has scored many, many points, especially in Barcelona. They have a very strong package, I must say with Mercedes, they are very strong on the car side. They also made quite good steps forward.

"I do not want to become high-headed. I think the fifth place is realistic, and I’ll be more than happy at the end of the year when we score the fifth place. Then I’ll invite you for a dinner with a party!"

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.