Tost: “Max drove fantastically in Budapest”

Published on 26 July 2015 by Niels Hendrix

Franz Tost, team principal Scuderia Toro Rosso, says after the Hungarian Grand Prix: “Budapest showed once again an exciting and very interesting race, which is good for Formula 1. Scuderia Toro Rosso managed to score the best result since years with Max’ fourth place in today’s race. He drove fantastically and showed a really good performance, managing the tyres well and keeping everything under control.”

“Unfortunately, with Carlos we had a technical failure from our side - because of a broken hose clip - otherwise he could’ve also finished in the points. We have now closed the gap to our direct competitors and I think we are still in a position to achieve our goal, which is to finish the season in fifth position in the constructors’ championship.

“I’d like to congratulate Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel for today’s fantastic win, as well as the Red Bull drivers, especially Daniil Kvyat, as a P2 is his best result in his F1 career so far. It was nice to see that the first four to cross the line are present and past Toro Rosso drivers.”

Cedrik Staudohar, Renault Sport F1 track support leader, adds: "Max had an absolutely brilliant race today! Everything went smoothly with the car as far as the power unit is concerned. It was a shame that he was handed a penalty towards the end of the race, but in the end it was a great result for Max and the team.”

“Unfortunately Carlos was forced to retire his car after a technical issue which resulted in a loss of boost pressure. Obviously we're delighted with Max's result, but it is bittersweet because Carlos was on track to score a lot of points as well. However, it's a great way to conclude this first part of the season."