Toro Rosso pace comparable to Ferrari - Kvyat

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Even if it was just P10, Daniil Kvyat's race performance at Silverstone last Sunday was a welcome result for the Russian who endured a difficult series of races recently.

Kvyat brought his Toro Rosso home behind Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari and team mate Carlos Sainz' sister car after a difficult race marked by tricky conditions and one which required good tyre management.

"We fought our way back to the points," Kvyat said with a sense of relief.

"I think we deserved a bit more, especially my side of the garage. I felt on Friday we had really good pace on our long run. In the race we just stuck on the mediums on the car after the intermediate start and then we just went until the end with no major issues."

Kvyat was quick to point out that his speed was on a par with that of Vettel's Ferrari, even if the German struggled on his own for most of the afternoon.

"Our pace was comparable I think with Sebastian's pace, and I think if our pace is comparable with Ferrari's at this track I think it wasn't too bad a race. Many things to analyze, but so far it didn't feel bad."

Kvyat now hopes to carry his bit of regained momentum to Hungary, although the venue will prove quite different from the flat and featureless Silverstone.

"It's a slow track. We shouldn't be bad and we're expecting some improvements, but we'll see, it should be a good test for us."

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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.