Timo Glock to miss the Brazilian Grand Prix

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Timo Glock will miss the Brazilian Grand Prix as further tests have revealed that in addition to a minor cut to his leg, he has a cracked vertebra and will miss the next race. Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi will replace him in Brazil.

The team will decide in due course whether Timo Glock will race in Abu Dhabi

The Toyota F1 team released the following statement:

Timo Glock to miss Brazilian Grand Prix

Panasonic Toyota Racing regrets to announce that Timo Glock will not participate in the Brazilian Grand Prix due to injuries he suffered in qualifying at Suzuka.Kamui Kobayashi

Timo was initially diagnosed with only a minor cut to his leg following his accident in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, but subsequent medical checks in Germany have revealed a cracked vertebra. Doctors have therefore ruled him out of this weekend's race.

As announced earlier today at the Motor Sports Japan festival, third driver Kamui Kobayashi will replace Timo at Interlagos. Kamui took part in Friday practice at Suzuka while Timo recovered from illness and acquitted himself well despite difficult conditions.

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."

A decision on Timo's participation in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be made in due course.