Today (Sunday), rumours have been rife concerning Timo Glock's place within the Marussia F1 team.the rumour became widespread after German newspaper 'Sport Bild' (http://sportbild.bild.de/SPORT/formel-1/2013/01/20/sport-bild-plus/glock-und-marussia-gehen-getrennte-wege.html) ran the story this evening on their website, claiming an official announcement will be made tomorrow (monday).
Glock is quoted as stating: "I have experienced three great years with Marussia, we part in friendship". Whether the rumour becomes justified or not is still to be seen, but one would presume that the use of direct quotation and indefinite language, would suggest a manner of truth in the story.
My thoughts? Not surprising. Glock stunned the Formula One world when he committed to the then 'Virgin F1' team for the squad's inaugural season in 2010. As a former consistent points scorer and erstwhile podium finisher, you have to feel that Marussia/Virgin's extended three year baptism of fire in the sport has left Glock ruing the day he signed on the dotted line.
So what are his options? His apparent departure leaves three seats available on the grid for the coming season, the other two of course being at Force India and Caterham. With Jules Bianchi and Adrian Sutil apparently in a two horse race for the seat alongside Paul Di Resta, it would seem the German's chances lie more realistically with Caterham. That, or perhaps a seat outside of F1... DTM perhaps? Lets not forget Glock's previous role as a BMW-Sauber test driver, the marque would surely be interested in taking on-board the undoubtedly talented and experienced Glock, should he wish to walk away from the F1 paddock.
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