Timo Glock frustrated after first DNF of 2012

Timo Glock endured a frustratingly disappointing Canadian Grand Prix earlier today, as the German driver failed to finish for the first time this season. The 30-year-old made his debut around the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve for Jordan back in 2004, however during this years race he suffered from brake issues which forced him to retire on lap 56.

Whilst Timo Glock unfortunately retired, his rookie team-mate Charles Pic was able to reach the checkered flag and finish 20th and last. The Frenchman completed a one-stop strategy, on what was his first race around the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

“Not a great race for me.” Admitted Timo Glock, “In general the first stint was quite okay I think until I suddenly lost power for some reason; I think the engine temperature went quite high. After 14 laps I was suffering quite badly with rear tyre degradation and the combination of the two issues was quite difficult to manage. But at the end I suffered so much with the brakes; they were getting longer and longer on pressure and it was too dangerous to continue, so I had to retire. This was my first DNF and in general Canada has not been that great for us this year, which is a shame because it’s a track I love. Now though I’m looking forward to Valencia and to seeing what we can do to improve there.”

With this result, Marussia remain behind Caterham in the Constructors Championship. Although both Caterham, Marussia and HRT have both failed to score points so far this season, their positions in the Championship are determined by their highest finishing result. For Marussia, that is so far only 14th at the Australian and Monaco Grands Prix. Heikki Kovalainen finished 13th for Caterham in Monaco, meaning the Hingham-based outfit are currently the best of the non-points scoring teams.

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