Timo Glock

Race car driver and Formula One competitor

Timo Glock - Race car driver and Formula One competitor
Born

March 18th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A professional race car driver from Germany, participated in Formula One races from 2004 to 2012. Achieved notable results driving for teams such as Toyota and Virgin Racing. Gained recognition for finishing third in the 2008 Belgian Grand Prix, which marked one of the highlights of his career. Competed in various other racing series, including DTM, contributing to a lengthy and varied motorsport career. Known for consistency and adaptability on the track, and for being a prominent figure in the German motorsport scene.

Finished third in the 2008 Belgian Grand Prix

Competed in Formula One from 2004 to 2012

Raced for Toyota and Virgin Racing

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