''I am ready to drive again''German driver Timo Glock crashed heavily at his home Grand Prix last Sunday, and was obviously winded and in pain as he slowly got out of his wrecked Toyota. The team has pinned down the cause of the accident to the right rear toelink/trackrod,
but engineers are now looking into possible determining factors.
Meanwhile, Glock spent a day in hospital undergoing several check-ups which determined that he is fit to participate in this week's Jerez test sessions. Starting Thursday, he will get behind the wheel of a TF108 to carry out development work in preparation for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
How are you feeling?
"I am fine. I spent Sunday night in the hospital but only so the doctors could complete their checks. They ran x-rays and an MRI scan and found no problems at all, so I went home on Monday morning for some rest and more checks with my doctor. It was a really hard impact and my back hurt immediately after I got out of the car but now it is fine. Actually, it looked worse on TV than it really was."
Can you talk us through the incident?
"I was running well and looking set for the points but I ran a little wide on the last corner of lap 35. That wasn't a major problem because most cars were doing that at some stage in the race but I just felt the back of the car go.
I tried to catch it but I was not able to. I had no control at that point and was just a passenger. When I saw it later on TV I could see something broke in the right rear suspension."
Are you worried by what happened to you?
"I'm not at all concerned because I trust the team completely. We are all working together to improve the car performance and reliability."
What are your plans now?
"I have spent a little time at home relaxing and now I am ready to drive again. Physically I feel absolutely fine so I am looking forward to getting back in the car on Thursday. We will be preparing for the Hungarian Grand Prix so it is an important test and I am pleased I can contribute. Then of course I will be racing in Hungary where I expect the same strong performance level and hopefully a points finish."
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