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Toyota confirm Timo Glock for 2008

The Toyota Formula 1 team today confirmed that Timo Glock will race for the Cologne based team in 2008 alongside Jarno Trulli. Glock was still under contract with the BMW Sauber F1 team, but after the Contract Recognition Board reviewed both his Toyota and BMW contract his Toyota F1 contract was found valid.

Timo, the reigning GP2 Series champion, has signed a multi-year contract at Toyota. It is uncertain though if Glock is allowed to test with the team in Jerez in the first week of December as the German is still contracted with the BMW Sauber F1 team. Toyota admitted already in a press release that the team hopes an agreement can be reached with BMW Sauber to allow him to test at Jerez on December 4-6.

Glock commented on his signing: "It's a great feeling to be a Formula 1 race driver again and I am really looking forward to this new challenge. I have worked hard over the past few years to get this opportunity and I must say I am grateful to Panasonic Toyota Racing for having faith in me.

"From what I have seen of the team at the track I am confident we will be able to work well together to move forward. Even though I have not raced in Formula 1 since 2004, I have tested quite regularly so I expect it will take very little time for me to get back in the groove.

"I have been lucky enough to race and succeed in several different championships in my career but my goal has always been to become a full-time Formula 1 race driver. I believe this experience has made me stronger as a driver and as a person."

Glock further more said: "Of course, to return to Formula 1 racing as GP2 Series champion is a real honour and we've all seen how well Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton have performed as champions so that is very encouraging. I hope I can also make a strong impression next season. Now I have achieved my goal of returning to Formula 1, my next target is to work towards making 2008 a successful season for myself and Panasonic Toyota Racing."

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