Timo Glock free of any contract with BMW Sauber

The CEO of BMW Motorsport – Mario Theissen – stated today that Timo Glock was free from any contract following the board’s decision.

The German driver was a test driver for BMW Sauber this season in Formula 1, but after also winning the GP2 championship, a full-time seat in F1 seems to be the most realistic assumption.

That’s why he had to free himself from his contract with the German team – the world vice-champion. The goal being to join Toyota, relieved of Ralf Schumacher after the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Timo Glock will no longer be associated with BMW Sauber F1 Team next season, said Mario Theissen.

We offered him the position of test driver in our team, but he has an opportunity to become a racing driver with another team. Therefore, we wish him the best for the rest of his career in F1.

The contract between Toyota and Glock is expected to be signed next week, thus closing the door on Fernando Alonso, who has been without a contract for a few weeks already.

Except for McLaren, Renault, and Toyota, all the teams have confirmed their 2008 drivers. Toyota is currently without a second driver, just like McLaren. Renault, on the other hand, is waiting to reach an agreement with Fernando Alonso, the only team where he will be able to drive in 2008.