Tost: Toro Rosso not on the same level as in Monaco

Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost has admitted the team has taken a step backwards from where it was a fortnight ago in Monaco.

Toro Rosso endured a difficult Canadian Grand Prix, with Daniil Kvyat ending the race in 10th with a single point while teammate Alexander Albon was forced to retire after contact on lap one with Antonio Giovinazzi.

Tost admitted the team was not on the same level as it had been during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, with both drivers scoring points that weekend.

“From the beginning of this weekend, our performance showed we weren’t on the same level as in Monaco," Tost said.

"Unfortunately, Alex had a collision with Giovinazzi where he lost the front wing, so we had to pit him early to change to a new one and move him onto the base tyre. At this point, the race was more or less over for Alex because he lost too much time after the collision, so we retired him to save mileage on the PU."

While Albon's race came to a premature end, Kvyat pulled out several brilliant overtakes throughout the race to finish in 10th position, securing a vital point for the team.