The Toyota F1 team has announced that Timo Glock will miss the Brazilian Grand Prix next weekend as a result of injuries sustained in practice at Suzuka a week ago.
Despite an initial pronouncement that his injuries would not preclude him from driving at Interlagos doctors have discovered a cracked vertebra. His place will be taken by Toyota reserve Kamui Kobayashi, who also drove in the Friday practice sessions in place of Glock in Japan.
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 was the natural choice to step in and he proved in Suzuka that he is capable of holding his own. It is a difficult task for him but he knows the team will give him its complete support and we know he is motivated to make the most of this unexpected opportunity."
The official statement also added that a decision regarding Glock’s participation in the season finale at Abu Dhabi will be made in due course.
Written: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:29:42
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