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Biography of F1 driver Glock Timo

Website: www.timo-glock.de

Timo Glock (born on 18 March 1982 in Lindenfels, Germany) is a German racing driver who competed in Formula 1 in the second half of the 2000s, having previously built a strong and successful career in international junior categories.

After starting in karting, Glock moved to single-seaters in the late 1990s. In 2000 he raced in Formula BMW ADAC, followed by the German Formula 3 championship in 2001. His breakthrough came in 2002 in International Formula 3000, where he achieved a victory and several points finishes. In 2003 he won the Formula 3000 Championship with Super Nova, establishing himself as one of the most promising young drivers in Europe.

The Formula 3000 title opened the door to Formula 1. Glock debuted in the World Championship in 2004 with Jordan, contesting several races as a replacement and showing solid form. After his partial F1 experience, he moved to the United States, racing in the Champ Car World Series from 2005 to 2007, achieving victories and strong results that enhanced his international reputation.

In 2008 he returned full-time to Formula 1 with Toyota. With the Japanese team he contested three full seasons from 2008 to 2010, achieving two second-place finishes (Hungary and Singapore 2009) and scoring regular points during a technically transitional period for the team. His name is also linked to the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix, the final chapter of a historic season.

After Toyota’s withdrawal from Formula 1 at the end of 2009, Glock remained on the grid in 2010 and later left the Circus definitively at the end of 2012 following his stint with Virgin/Marussia. In Formula 1 he competed in more than 90 Grands Prix, with two podiums and numerous points finishes.

After Formula 1, Glock continued racing in touring car and GT competitions. He became a leading figure in the DTM, racing for several years with victories and podiums, and establishing himself as a highly experienced and reliable driver. He also participated in endurance programmes and major European motorsport events.

Off the track, Glock is known for a highly methodical professional approach and for his work as a television commentator and analyst in Germany, alongside his sporting activities.


Current season statistics


Formula 1 Season*
Year Team Chassis Points
2009 Toyota TF109 24
2008 Toyota TF108 25
2004 Jordan EJ14 2
* World Championships with at least 1 point won (since 2001)

Qualifying teammate battle
Year Team Teammate Win
2012 Marussia F1 Team (MR01) Pic C. 13 VS 7
2011 Marussia Virgin Racing (MVR-02) D'Ambrosio J. 14 VS 5
2010 Virgin Racing (VR-01) Di Grassi L. 16 VS 3
2009 Panasonic Toyota Racing (TF109) Trulli J. 4 VS 11
2008 Panasonic Toyota Racing (TF108) Trulli J. 5 VS 13
2004 Jordan Ford (EJ14) Heidfeld N. 0 VS 4
Total 52 VS 43

Best results in Formula 1 *
Grand Prix Team Chassis Pos.
Singapore GP 2009 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF109
Belgian GP 2009 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF109 10 
Hungarian GP 2009 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF109
German GP 2009 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF109
British GP 2009 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF109
Turkish GP 2009 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF109
Monaco GP 2009 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF109 10 
Spanish GP 2009 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF109 10 
Bahrain GP 2009 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF109
Chinese GP 2009 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF109
Malaysian GP 2009 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF109
Australian GP 2009 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF109
Brazilian GP 2008 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF108
Singapore GP 2008 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF108
Chinese GP 2008 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF108
Belgian GP 2008 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF108
European GP 2008 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF108
Hungarian GP 2008 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF108
Canadian GP 2008 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF108
Bahrain GP 2008 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF108
Australian GP 2008 Panasonic Toyota Racing TF108 10 
Canadian GP 2004 Jordan Ford EJ14
* Grand prix finishes in the top 10 (since 2001)