Timo Glock - Toyota 2009
The Toyota team have announced that Timo Glock will not be taking part in the Brazilian Grand Prix after suffering a cracked vertebra in an accident in the qualifying session of the last round of the Formula One championship at Suzuka.
It was initially thought that Glock’s only injury was the cut he suffered to the back of his leg but after undergoing further tests in Germany the more serious injury was discovered, ruling him out of the next race. No decision has yet been made to whether the Toyota driver will return for the seasons finale at Abu Dhabi.
Team president John Howett said;
“Obviously, everyone in the team is very disappointed and feels for Timo. We wish him a very speedy recovery. Based on the initial diagnosis, we fully expected Timo to return in Brazil but, unfortunately, a different injury has been revealed which prevents that. He will remain in Germany to recover and we hope he can recuperate in time for Abu Dhabi, although at this stage the situation is not clear.
Kamui Kobayashi will be making his debut for the team at the Interlagos circuit this weekend, despite never having driven on the track before. After finishing in sixteenth place in this seasons GP2 series, the Japanese driver is looking forward to his first F1 race and said;
“A few days ago I wasn’t even expecting to be racing this weekend so it’s impossible to set any targets. I just want to do myself proud and complete the race without any problems; anything after that is a bonus.”
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