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As expected, Toyota has confirmed the signing of 2007 GP2 Series champion Timo Glock to race one of its TF108 challengers next year, a move that was all but official after it was revealed that the Contract Recognition Board had ruled in the Japanese outfit's favor in a contractual dispute with BMW over the German's services.
Glock, well-known by American fans after being the 2005 Champ Car rookie of the year, replaces countryman Ralf Schumacher probably alongside Jarno Trulli – the Italian has another year to run in his contract, but has not been formally announced yet, most likely thanks to Fernando Alonso remaining a free agent.
"It is with great pleasure that we confirm Timo Glock will race for Panasonic Toyota Racing in 2008," team principal Tadashi Yamashina stated. "I am convinced Timo has the potential to help this team move forward and achieve its aims. Timo has great experience of motorsport in several different categories and he reinforced his reputation by winning the highly competitive GP2 Series, which we have already seen is fantastic preparation for Formula 1.
"He has demonstrated a fighting spirit and good race craft in GP2 so we believe he is the right man for the job."
Glock is no stranger to F1 racing, having made a handful of starts with the struggling Jordan team back in 04. He was also a tester for BMW Sauber this season.
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target="_new">As expected, Toyota has confirmed the signing of 2007 GP2 Series champion Timo Glock to race one of its TF108 challengers next year, a move that was all but official after it was revealed that the Contract Recognition Board had ruled in the Japanese outfit's favor in a contractual dispute with BMW over the German's services.
Glock, well-known by American fans after being the 2005 Champ Car rookie of the year, replaces countryman Ralf Schumacher probably alongside Jarno Trulli – the Italian has another year to run in his contract, but has not been formally announced yet, most likely thanks to Fernando Alonso remaining a free agent.
"It is with great pleasure that we confirm Timo Glock will race for Panasonic Toyota Racing in 2008," team principal Tadashi Yamashina stated. "I am convinced Timo has the potential to help this team move forward and achieve its aims. Timo has great experience of motorsport in several different categories and he reinforced his reputation by winning the highly competitive GP2 Series, which we have already seen is fantastic preparation for Formula 1.
"He has demonstrated a fighting spirit and good race craft in GP2 so we believe he is the right man for the job."
Glock is no stranger to F1 racing, having made a handful of starts with the struggling Jordan team back in 04. He was also a tester for BMW Sauber this season.
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"It's a great feeling to be a Formula One race driver again and I am really looking forward to this new challenge," the 25-year-old said. "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.
"Of course, to return to Formula 1 racing as GP2 Series champion is a real honor 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 One, my next target is to work towards making 2008 a successful season for myself and Toyota."
