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F1: Glock Confirmed In BMW DTM Race Seat
Timo Glock won't return to Formula One in 2013...
Timo Glock has found new life outside of Formula One. (Photo: BMW)
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Following this week’s DTM testing in Valencia, BMW has now formally confirmed that Timo Glock will have a race seat with the marque in 2013.
Former BMW Sauber F1 tester Glock pursued the DTM route as it became clear that Marussia was unable to retain him for this season, and the test was a formality.
“It is very exciting for me to drive for BMW again after all these years – and in such a top-class racing series as the DTM,” said Glock. “I had a fantastic time in Formula One, but am now looking forward to battling for victories again with my old friends at BMW Motorsport. That is the approach I shall be taking to the challenge of the DTM.
“I am obviously aware I will have to adapt to a few areas. Not all former Formula One drivers have found their feet immediately in the DTM. But I am using precisely that as my motivation. After winning the title in such impressive fashion last year, there can be absolutely be no question that the BMW M3 DTM has everything it needs to allow us to compete at the front of the field again in 2013.”
“We are delighted to have Timo Glock back at BMW Motorsport,” said BMW Motorsport director Jens Marquardt. “Over the course of his career, Timo has proven on more than one occasion how valuable he is to any team, thanks to his driving ability and open manner.
“The fact that he is now returning to the BMW family six years after leaving his role as test driver for the BMW Sauber F1 Team makes this appointment all the more pleasing. I am confident Timo will take no time at all to find his feet in the DTM, and will give the fans a lot of pleasure.”
Adam Cooper notched up his 28th season as a racing journalist in 2012. He has written about F1 for SPEED.com since 2005. Follow him on Twitter.
Following this week’s DTM testing in Valencia, BMW has now formally confirmed that Timo Glock will have a race seat with the marque in 2013.
Former BMW Sauber F1 tester Glock pursued the DTM route as it became clear that Marussia was unable to retain him for this season, and the test was a formality.
“It is very exciting for me to drive for BMW again after all these years – and in such a top-class racing series as the DTM,” said Glock. “I had a fantastic time in Formula One, but am now looking forward to battling for victories again with my old friends at BMW Motorsport. That is the approach I shall be taking to the challenge of the DTM.
“I am obviously aware I will have to adapt to a few areas. Not all former Formula One drivers have found their feet immediately in the DTM. But I am using precisely that as my motivation. After winning the title in such impressive fashion last year, there can be absolutely be no question that the BMW M3 DTM has everything it needs to allow us to compete at the front of the field again in 2013.”
“We are delighted to have Timo Glock back at BMW Motorsport,” said BMW Motorsport director Jens Marquardt. “Over the course of his career, Timo has proven on more than one occasion how valuable he is to any team, thanks to his driving ability and open manner.
“The fact that he is now returning to the BMW family six years after leaving his role as test driver for the BMW Sauber F1 Team makes this appointment all the more pleasing. I am confident Timo will take no time at all to find his feet in the DTM, and will give the fans a lot of pleasure.”
Adam Cooper notched up his 28th season as a racing journalist in 2012. He has written about F1 for SPEED.com since 2005. Follow him on Twitter.
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