Timo Glock
Timo Glock is a German professional racing driver best known for his Formula One career from 2004 to 2012, during which he secured three podium finishes with Toyota and played a pivotal role in the rain-affected 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix that decided the drivers' championship.[1][2] Born on March 18, 1982, in Lindenfels, Germany, Glock began his motorsport journey in karting during the early 1990s before progressing through junior formulas, where he won the Formula BMW ADAC Junior Cup in 2000 and claimed the GP2 Series title in 2007 with five victories.[3][2] Glock's entry into Formula One came in 2004 with Jordan, where he made four appearances and scored two points in his debut at the Canadian Grand Prix. After a stint in Champ Car in 2005, finishing eighth overall as Rookie of the Year, he returned to F1 in 2008 with Toyota, enjoying his most successful period by ending the season 10th in the drivers' standings with 25 points, including a second-place finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix—his maiden podium. The following year, he repeated his 10th-place championship result with 24 points, highlighted by a third-place in Malaysia, though Toyota's withdrawal from the sport at season's end forced him to join the new Virgin Racing team for 2010.[2][4][5] Over his full F1 tenure, spanning 91 starts across Jordan, Toyota, Virgin, and Marussia (formerly Virgin), Glock accumulated 51 points without a victory or pole position, with his strongest qualifying being second at the 2009 Bahrain Grand Prix. Notably, in the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix finale, he ran fifth on dry tires as rain began, holding position until Lewis Hamilton overtook him on the penultimate lap to secure the championship, a moment that thrust Glock into F1 lore despite initial backlash from some fans.[3][1][6] Following his F1 exit in 2012, Glock transitioned to the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) in 2013, racing for BMW until 2022 and achieving five race wins, 15 podiums, six pole positions, and a best championship finish of fifth in 2018. After a three-year hiatus from full-time competition, during which he served as a commentator, Glock returned to DTM in 2025 with Dörr Motorsport in a McLaren 720S GT3 EVO, marking his first season outside BMW's factory program; he finished 22nd in the drivers' championship with 22 points.[7][8][9]Early career
Karting
Timo Glock was born on 18 March 1982 in Lindenfels, Germany. Following in the footsteps of his father, an amateur racer, he initially competed in motocross during his early teenage years before discovering a passion for karting. At the age of 15, Glock entered the sport in 1997, marking the beginning of his competitive motorsport journey.[2][10] Glock quickly showed promise in karting, competing in national and international events across Europe. Over the next few years, he secured several championship titles, demonstrating strong talent and consistency that caught the attention of talent scouts. These victories in the late 1990s established him as a rising star in German motorsport circles.[11][12] His karting achievements provided the foundation for progressing to higher levels of competition, leading to a pivotal move into single-seater racing with the BMW ADAC Formula Junior Cup in 2000, where he claimed the title in his debut season.[2][13]Formula BMW and Formula Three
Glock transitioned from karting to single-seater racing by entering the ADAC Formula Junior Cup in 2000, where he secured the championship title with 11 wins from 19 races and a total of 285.5 points.[14][2] The following year, he competed in the inaugural Formula BMW ADAC series with the BMW Formel ADAC Rookie Team, dominating the season to claim the drivers' championship with 268 points from 8 victories and 13 podium finishes across 20 races.[15][16][2] In 2002, Glock advanced to the German Formula Three Championship with the Opel Team KMS, finishing third in the overall standings with 52 points while earning the Rookie of the Year award after securing three race wins.[2][17][18] He remained with Opel Team KMS for the 2003 Formula Three Euro Series, achieving three victories—including at Magny-Cours—and accumulating 55 points to end the season fifth in the drivers' standings.[2][19][15][20] During this period, Glock also gained initial Formula One experience through testing sessions in early 2004.[21]First Formula One stint
2004 season with Jordan
Following his strong performance in the 2003 Formula 3 Euro Series, where he secured three victories and finished fifth overall, Timo Glock was appointed as Jordan Grand Prix's test driver for the 2004 Formula One season. In February 2004, the team announced that the 22-year-old German would handle Friday practice sessions in a third car throughout the year, providing valuable data amid the squad's development efforts.[22][19] Glock's opportunity to race arose at the Canadian Grand Prix in June, substituting for Giorgio Pantano after a dispute over payments prevented the Italian from participating in practice. Qualifying 18th on the grid, Glock delivered a composed debut, navigating through the field to finish seventh—earning two points and matching the team's best result of the season. He returned to testing duties for the subsequent races, but in September, Jordan terminated Pantano's contract due to ongoing financial issues, promoting Glock to the full-time race seat for the final three Grands Prix.[23][24] In China, Glock qualified 16th and crossed the line 15th after a steady but unremarkable run. At the Japanese Grand Prix, he started 17th and again finished 15th, two laps down on the leaders. His season concluded in Brazil with a 15th-place finish from 17th on the grid, completing all 69 laps without incident. Over his four starts, Glock accumulated two championship points, contributing significantly to Jordan's meager tally.[25][26][27][28] Jordan endured a challenging year, mired in the midfield with reliability woes and underpowered Ford engines hampering progress; the team scored just five points overall, finishing ninth in the Constructors' Championship despite occasional flashes like Glock's debut. His role remained limited primarily to testing and these substitute appearances, as the squad prioritized financial stability over expanding the young driver's schedule.[29]Champ Car and GP2
2005 Champ Car season
After departing from Formula One with Jordan at the end of 2004, Timo Glock relocated to the United States to compete as a rookie with Rocketsports Racing in the Champ Car World Series.[30] Glock quickly demonstrated potential on road courses, securing a sixth-place finish in the season-opening Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach despite limited prior experience in the series.[31] He maintained consistency across the 13-race calendar, posting multiple top-10 results, including sixth at the Lexmark Indy 300 in Surfers Paradise and tenth at the Champ Car Grand Prix of Portland.[32][33] Adapting to Champ Car's demanding mix of street circuits, road courses, and high-speed ovals proved challenging, particularly the turbocharged Ford engines and drafting dynamics on tracks like Milwaukee and Edmonton, where he navigated close-quarters racing without major incidents.[34] The highlight of Glock's campaign was his sole podium at the Molson Indy Montréal, where he crossed the line second behind winner Oriol Servia after a strong late-race push, though officials briefly investigated a potential penalty before confirming the result.[35] This performance underscored his growing confidence in the Lola B02/00 chassis. Despite recording no victories or pole positions, Glock's steady results yielded 202 points, securing eighth in the final drivers' standings and the Rookie of the Year honors ahead of competitors like Ronnie Bremer and Andrew Ranger.[36][2] His debut year highlighted resilience in a competitive field dominated by Sébastien Bourdais, laying a foundation for further open-wheel progression.2006–2007 GP2 seasons
After a season in Champ Car, Timo Glock returned to European open-wheel racing in 2006 by joining the GP2 Series, starting the year with the BCN Competición team. His early results were modest, with best finishes of eighth place in the opening rounds at Bahrain and Imola, before a mid-season switch to iSport International after the Monaco event. With iSport, Glock's performance improved markedly; he secured his first GP2 victory in the feature race at Magny-Cours, starting from pole and leading throughout despite pressure from Alexandre Prémat.[37] He followed this with a dramatic sprint race win at Hockenheim, overtaking José María López on the final lap after a strategic battle. These results propelled him to fourth in the drivers' standings with 58 points from two wins and several podiums, helping iSport finish third in the teams' championship.[38] Glock's adaptability, honed from his prior Champ Car experience on oval and road courses, contributed to his quick adjustment to GP2's demanding European calendar and technical regulations. During the season, he also tested for BMW Sauber in Formula One, conducting sessions in Barcelona and Jerez after recovering from a hand injury sustained in a Monza GP2 crash, which positioned him as a candidate for an F1 role.[39] Retained by iSport for 2007, Glock dominated the GP2 Series, securing the drivers' championship with five victories—one feature race and four sprint races—and amassing 88 points.[40] He began strongly with a sprint race win in Barcelona, capitalizing on a reverse grid start and fending off challenges from rivals including Bruno Senna, who had taken the feature race there after a pit stop error cost Glock the lead. Further victories included the feature race at the Nürburgring and sprint race wins at Istanbul, Monza, and Valencia, where he clinched the title in the final sprint race by finishing first ahead of Lucas di Grassi, his closest challenger who ended the season 11 points behind.[41] Glock's consistent podium finishes and speed in sprint formats, often starting from lower grids, highlighted his tactical acumen and helped iSport win the teams' title.[42] Throughout 2007, Glock balanced his GP2 commitments with ongoing Formula One testing duties for BMW Sauber, including multiple days at Jerez and Mugello, where he set competitive lap times and gathered valuable data for the team's development. His championship success in GP2, combined with these tests, underscored his readiness for a full-time F1 return.Return to Formula One
2008–2009 seasons with Toyota
Timo Glock returned to Formula One full-time in 2008 with Toyota, partnering experienced Italian driver Jarno Trulli after impressing in GP2 the previous year. The duo drove the TF108, a car designed for improved aerodynamic stability and mechanical balance compared to its predecessor, featuring a revised chassis and Toyota's V8 engine tuned for better mid-range power delivery. The team aimed to challenge for consistent midfield points, with Glock adapting quickly to the top flight after a three-year absence. In the 2008 season, Glock achieved six points-scoring finishes, contributing to Toyota's fifth place in the constructors' championship with a total of 56 points. His standout performance came at the Hungarian Grand Prix, where he secured his maiden podium by finishing second after capitalizing on a late-race incident involving Heikki Kovalainen, earning eight points.[43] Other notable results included seventh places in France and China, along with points from Monaco, Canada, Britain, Germany, and Japan. Glock's relationship with Trulli was cordial and professional, with the veteran providing guidance while acknowledging Glock's pace, fostering a collaborative dynamic within the team.[44] The season culminated in a dramatic Brazilian Grand Prix, where Glock played an unwitting pivotal role in the drivers' championship battle between Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa. Running third in the closing stages on dry tires as heavy rain hit Interlagos, Glock struggled for grip and slid wide multiple times on the final lap. Hamilton, on fresher wet tires after a late switch, overtook him at the penultimate corner for fifth place, securing the eight points needed for Hamilton to claim his first world title by one point over Massa. Glock was classified sixth, earning three points despite the heart-wrenching moment that drew widespread sympathy and later death threats from some Brazilian fans.[1][45] For 2009, Toyota unveiled the TF109, an evolution emphasizing aerodynamic efficiency under new regulations, including a smaller rear wing and diffuser optimized for reduced drag while maintaining downforce, powered by the same V8 but with enhanced fuel efficiency.[46] Glock started strongly with a fourth-place finish in Australia, followed by two podiums that highlighted the car's potential: third in Malaysia amid chaotic wet conditions and second in Singapore.[47][48] These results, combined with additional points finishes, saw Glock end the season 10th in the drivers' standings with 24 points from 15 starts, as he suffered a heavy crash during qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, fracturing a vertebra and missing the final two races (Abu Dhabi and Brazil), where he was replaced by reserve driver Kamui Kobayashi. Toyota finished fifth in the constructors' standings with 59.5 points despite financial pressures leading to their withdrawal from Formula One at season's end, ending Glock's tenure with the team.[49]2010–2011 seasons with Virgin
Virgin Racing entered Formula One in 2010 as an independent team, the first new entrant since Jordan in 1997, formed by team principal John Booth and technical director Nick Wirth under Manor Motorsport management, with car design handled by Wirth Research using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The team utilized Cosworth CA2010 V8 engines and selected Timo Glock, recently displaced by Toyota's withdrawal from the sport, as lead driver alongside rookie Lucas di Grassi. Operating on a budget of approximately £90-100 million, Virgin aimed to establish a foothold amid the field's competitive landscape, but faced immediate hurdles in development and execution.[50][51] The 2010 season proved challenging for Glock and Virgin, with the VR-01 chassis suffering from reliability woes, including hydraulic failures in the Xtrac transmission system—the team's first full in-house gearbox effort—and a fuel tank too small for full race distances, forcing early pit stops or retirements in initial events. These issues limited mileage during pre-season testing and early races, prioritizing survival and data gathering over performance gains; the team completed only sporadic double finishes, such as 18th and 19th at Bahrain. Glock, providing critical feedback on car handling, achieved the team's best result of 14th place at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, but scored no points overall, finishing 25th in the drivers' standings as Virgin placed 12th in constructors'. The focus remained on iterative improvements, like aero upgrades mid-season, to address downforce deficits and rear tire wear, though the car lagged behind midfield rivals.[50][52] In 2011, rebranded as Marussia Virgin Racing with the MVR-02 chassis, the team showed progress in reliability, achieving six double finishes and fewer mechanical retirements compared to the prior year, thanks to refined hydraulics and targeted upgrades like new exhausts, floors, and brakes introduced in Turkey. Glock continued as the experienced leader, partnering with Jérôme d'Ambrosio, and contributed to car evolution through detailed debriefs that informed aero and setup refinements, helping close the gap slightly to backmarkers like HRT. However, persistent development delays and CFD reliance—eschewing wind tunnel testing—hindered pace, resulting in no points again; Glock's best results were two 15th places, with the team's top finish of 14th at the Australian Grand Prix. Internal strains emerged, culminating in the mid-season dismissal of technical director Nick Wirth amid ongoing reliability setbacks and failure to challenge the midfield, exacerbating frustrations within the squad. Virgin ended the year last in constructors', underscoring the growing pains of a fledgling outfit.[53][54][55]2012 season with Marussia
For the 2012 season, the team underwent a significant rebranding from Virgin Racing to Marussia F1 Team, reflecting increased ownership and financial backing from the Russian sports car manufacturer Marussia Motors, which had previously served as a title sponsor.[56][57] This change built on the foundational developments from the prior Virgin era, enabling incremental improvements in car performance and reliability.[58] Glock remained the team's lead driver, paired with rookie Charles Pic, and competed in all 20 races aboard the Marussia MR01 powered by Cosworth engines.[59] The season was marked by consistent midfield performances, with Glock achieving several strong results amid intense battles with Caterham and HRT for the vital 10th position in the Constructors' Championship, which carried financial benefits from prize money distribution.[60] His highlights included 11th-place finishes in the Hungarian, Singapore, and Korean Grands Prix, as well as 12th places in Spain, Germany, India, and Abu Dhabi, often involving close on-track duels and strategic pit stops to maximize position gains.[59][61] Despite these efforts, Marussia faced ongoing challenges typical of a backmarker team, including limited aerodynamic development and reliability issues that prevented any points-scoring finishes under the top-10 system. The Brazilian Grand Prix exemplified the season's frustrations for Glock, where heavy rain and multiple safety car periods saw him start 21st but climb as high as seventh before a collision with Jean-Éric Vergne dropped him to 16th at the flag, ultimately securing Marussia's 10th in the Constructors' standings on countback over Caterham despite zero points overall.[62] At the season's end, Glock's contract was not renewed by mutual consent, primarily due to the team's tough economic conditions and need to reduce costs by replacing him with a lower-paid driver for 2013.[63][64] This marked the conclusion of his Formula One career, in which he accumulated 91 race starts across five seasons.[3]Post-Formula One racing
DTM career (2013–2022 and 2025)
Timo Glock entered the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) in 2013 as a factory driver for BMW Team MTEK, leveraging his Formula One experience to adapt quickly to touring car racing. In his debut season, he scored points with a third-place finish at the Red Bull Ring and claimed his first DTM victory in the rain-soaked finale at Hockenheim, a dramatic comeback drive from 18th on the grid that helped BMW defend the manufacturers' championship.[65][66] Glock switched to BMW Team RMG for 2014 and 2015, where he built on his rookie promise with consistent top-10 finishes and podiums, including a strong showing at the Nürburgring in 2014. His second career win came in 2015 at Oschersleben, starting from pole and leading throughout a 28-lap race to fend off Mercedes' Bruno Spengler by just 0.6 seconds, marking BMW's fourth victory of the season.[67][68] Remaining with BMW Team RMG from 2016 to 2019, Glock elevated his performance, securing three additional wins and multiple podiums amid intense manufacturer battles with Audi and Mercedes. He triumphed at the Red Bull Ring in 2016 after a late charge past Audi's Mattias Ekström, followed by a dominant lights-to-flag victory at Zandvoort in 2017 that led a BMW 1-2-3 finish. In 2018, Glock won a thrilling Hockenheim opener, battling Mercedes' Gary Paffett in the closing stages to take the checkered flag by 1.4 seconds and briefly lead the drivers' standings. That year marked his best championship result, fifth overall with 144 points.[69][70][71] Glock continued with BMW in the Rowe Racing squad for 2020 and 2021, navigating the series' shift to GT3 regulations. He notched podiums, including a hard-fought second place in the 2020 Lausitzring race 2, where he allowed teammate Lucas Auer to pass on the final lap for BMW's first win of the season amid fuel strategy concerns. After finishing 13th in the 2021 standings, Glock made a one-off appearance at Imola in 2022 with Ceccato Racing's BMW, placing 16th in race 1 before retiring from race 2, effectively concluding his decade-long factory association with the manufacturer.[72][73] After a two-year absence focused on other GT series, Glock returned to the DTM in 2025 with the independent Dörr Motorsport team in a McLaren 720S GT3 Evo, partnering young driver Ben Dörr. His season began at Oschersleben, where he qualified 21st but showed competitive pace in free practice, later topping a session at the Nürburgring to secure McLaren's first DTM practice honor. Despite mechanical issues like a gearbox failure at the Nürburgring and DNFs elsewhere, Glock scored 22 points across the season, highlighted by an 11th-place finish in the Hockenheim finale race 2, ending the year 22nd in the drivers' standings.[74][75][76][77][8] Across his DTM tenure from 2013 to 2022 and 2025, spanning over 130 starts, Glock recorded five race wins, 15 podiums, and became renowned as a fan favorite for his bold overtaking and resilience in wheel-to-wheel combat, often crediting his open-wheel background for his success in the series.[15][78]Porsche Supercup and other series
Following his primary commitments in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, Timo Glock made several guest appearances in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, often driving the VIP Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car as an ambassador for the manufacturer. In 2023, he returned to the series after a 19-year absence, contesting rounds at the Hungaroring and Monza. At the Hungaroring, Glock started from 24th on the grid and finished 15th overall in the 16-lap race.[79] At Monza, he qualified fourth among guest drivers and advanced to 14th at the flag, gaining positions through strategic overtakes in the 23-lap contest.[80] Glock extended his Supercup involvement into 2024 with a guest entry at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, where he piloted the VIP car in a field of seasoned professionals, though he expressed dissatisfaction with his pace relative to the frontrunners, finishing 18th.[81] These outings highlighted his adaptability to the fast-paced, one-make format, drawing on his GT experience from DTM to compete against full-season campaigns. Glock also ventured into endurance racing with notable stints at the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour, leveraging his BMW factory ties for multi-driver GT3 efforts on the challenging Mount Panorama circuit. Making his debut in 2017 with BMW Team SRM in the #7 BMW M6 GT3 alongside Australians Mark Skaife, Russell Ingall, and Tony Longhurst, he qualified fifth overall but retired early due to a collision, finishing 44th.[82][83] He returned in 2018 for BMW Team SRM in the #100 BMW M6 GT3, sharing duties with Philipp Eng and Steven Richards; the team navigated safety car periods and traffic to secure ninth overall and fifth in the GT3 Pro class after 295 laps.[84] These appearances underscored Glock's endurance prowess, with the event serving as a high-profile wildcard opportunity outside his DTM schedule. In international sports car series, Glock made his IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship debut at the 2021 Rolex 24 at Daytona as a factory driver for BMW Team RLL in the #25 BMW M8 GTE in the GTLM class, partnered with Connor de Phillippi, Philipp Eng, and Bruno Spengler, finishing fifth in class.[85][86] This marked his entry into American GT endurance racing, where he adapted to the diverse track layouts and BoP-regulated field. Glock explored diverse one-off opportunities, including a guest start in Brazil's Stock Car Pro Series in 2019 at Interlagos, teaming with former Formula 1 rival Felipe Massa in the #12 car for Ipiranga/BRB. The pairing, announced as a nostalgic nod to their F1 days, aimed to blend international experience with local expertise in the high-contact touring car format. Additionally, in 2024, he made his GT3 debut on the Nürburgring Nordschleife with Falken Motorsports in the #4 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) for the ROWE 6 Hours of Nürburg in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, partnering Alex Lynn and earning his Nordschleife license en route to a competitive run in the SP9 GT3 class.[87] These wildcard entries reflected Glock's role as a versatile ambassador, often selected for high-visibility events to promote series and manufacturers.Broadcasting career
After leaving Formula One in 2012, Glock transitioned into broadcasting while continuing his racing career in DTM. He joined the German television broadcaster RTL as a pundit for its Formula One coverage from 2018 to 2020, providing analysis alongside Nico Rosberg.[88] Since 2021, following RTL's withdrawal from F1 broadcasting, Glock has worked as an analyst and co-commentator for Sky Deutschland's Formula One coverage, a role he continues to hold as of November 2025.[89][90]Personal life
Glock resides in Switzerland with his wife, German model Isabell Reis, and their son, Mika.[91][92]Racing record
Career summary
Timo Glock's racing career began in karting in 1998, where he secured multiple junior championships in Germany, laying the foundation for his ascent in professional motorsport.[93] Transitioning to single-seaters, he competed in the Formula BMW ADAC Junior Cup in 2000, which he won with 11 victories, and the Formula BMW ADAC in 2001, capturing the drivers' championship with 8 wins.[15] In 2002, Glock raced in the German Formula Three Championship, achieving three wins and finishing third overall. He transitioned to the inaugural Formula Three Euro Series in 2003, securing three more wins and placing fifth.[19] A brief detour to the United States in 2005 saw Glock enter the Champ Car World Series with Rocketsports, where he completed 13 starts, recorded one podium, and ended the season eighth in the standings while earning Rookie of the Year honors.[15] Returning to Europe, he joined the GP2 Series in 2006, securing two victories that year, before dominating the 2007 championship with five wins and the title.[2] This success propelled him back to Formula One, where he raced full-time from 2008 to 2012 with Toyota and later Virgin/Marussia, amassing 91 starts, three podiums, and 51 points without a victory.[94] Following his Formula One tenure, Glock shifted to touring car racing, debuting in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) in 2013 with BMW. Over 164 starts through 2022, he notched five wins, 15 podiums, and a best championship finish of fifth in 2018, before announcing his return to the series in 2025 with Dörr Motorsport.[95] He has also made sporadic appearances in the Porsche Supercup, including guest entries in 2004 (two races), 2023 and 2024.| Series | Years Active | Teams | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Points | Championships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula BMW ADAC Junior Cup | 2000 | Mücke Motorsport | 19 | 11 | 17 | 285.5 | 1 (2000) |
| Formula BMW ADAC | 2001 | Mücke Motorsport | 20 | 8 | 13 | 268 | 1 (2001) |
| German Formula Three Championship | 2002 | Opel Team KMS | 18 | 3 | 6 | 52 | 0 |
| Formula 3 Euro Series | 2003 | Opel Team KMS | 20 | 3 | 6 | 55 | 0 |
| Champ Car World Series | 2005 | Rocketsports | 13 | 0 | 1 | 202 | 0 |
| GP2 Series | 2006–2007 | BCN Competición, iSport International | 40 | 7 | 15 | 146 | 1 (2007) |
| Formula One | 2004, 2008–2012 | Jordan, BMW Sauber (test), Toyota, Virgin/Marussia | 91 | 0 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| DTM | 2013–2022, 2025 | BMW Team MTEK, RMG, RMR, ROWE, Ceccato, Dörr | 180+ | 5 | 15 | 500+ | 0 |
| Porsche Supercup | 2004, 2023–2024 | Porsche AG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Complete Formula One results
| Year | Entrant | Chassis | Engine | Tyres | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Jordan Ford | Jordan EJ14 | Ford V10 | B | AUS | MAL | BHR | SMR | MON | EUR | CAN | USA | FRA | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | CHN | JPN | BRA | - | - | - | - | 19th | 2 |
| Ret | Ret | - | - | - | - | 9 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| 2008 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | Toyota TF108 | Toyota V8 | B | AUS | MAL | BHR | SPA | MON | CAN | FRA | GBR | GER | HUN | EUR | BEL | ITA | SIN | JPN | CHN | BRA | - | - | - | - | 10th | 25 |
| 12 | Ret | 17 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 15 | Ret | 12 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 5 | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| 2009 | Panasonic Toyota Racing | Toyota TF109 | Toyota V8 | B | AUS | MAL | CHN | BHR | SPA | MON | TUR | GBR | GER | HUN | EUR | BEL | ITA | SIN | JPN | KOR | BRA | ABU | - | - | - | 10th | 24 |
| Ret | 3 | 13 | 2Q | Ret | Ret | 9 | 10 | Ret | 6 | 14 | Ret | 11 | Ret | Ret | 16 | 16 | 12 | - | - | - | |||||||
| 2010 | Virgin Racing | Virgin VR-01 | Cosworth V8 | B | AUS | MAL | CHN | SPA | MON | TUR | CAN | EUR | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | SIN | JPN | KOR | BRA | ABU | - | - | - | 18th | 0 |
| 19 | Ret | Ret | 17 | 17 | 17 | Ret | 16 | Ret | 14 | 18 | 12 | 14 | Ret | 17 | 18 | Ret | 14 | - | - | - | |||||||
| 2011 | Marussia Virgin Racing | Virgin MVR-02 | Cosworth V8 | P | AUS | MAL | CHN | BHR | SPA | MON | CAN | EUR | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | SIN | JPN | KOR | IND | ABU | BRA | - | - | 20th | 0 |
| Ret | 18 | 17 | Ret | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | Ret | 15 | 18 | 14 | Ret | 15 | 14 | 18 | - | - | |||||||
| 2012 | Marussia | Marussia MR01 | Cosworth V8 | P | AUS | MAL | CHN | BHR | SPA | MON | CAN | EUR | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | SIN | JPN | KOR | IND | ABU | BRA | - | - | NC | 0 |
| 14 | 14 | Ret | 15 | 11 | Ret | 13 | 12 | Ret | 14 | 16 | 14 | Ret | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 | Ret | 14 | - | - | |||||||
| Source:[96][97] (etc. for years) |
Complete GP2 Series results
Glock's results in the GP2 Series during the 2006 and 2007 seasons are detailed below, showing his performance in each feature and sprint race across the 11 rounds per year. He raced for BCN Competición in the early part of 2006 before switching to iSport International, and remained with iSport for the entire 2007 season. Positions indicate finishing order, with "Ret" denoting retirement; wins are highlighted in bold, and fastest laps are noted where applicable.[38]2006 Season
| Round | Circuit | Feature Race Position | Points (Feature) | Sprint Race Position | Points (Sprint) | Fastest Lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valencia | 17th | 0 | Ret | 0 | No |
| 2 | Imola | 12th | 0 | 10th | 0 | No |
| 3 | Nürburgring | 13th | 0 | 8th | 1 | No |
| 4 | Monaco | 16th | 0 | 11th | 0 | No |
| 5 | Silverstone | 10th | 1 | 6th | 2 | No |
| 6 | Hungaroring | 3rd | 6 | Ret | 0 | No |
| 7 | Hockenheim | 7th | 2 | 1st | 8 | No |
| 8 | Istanbul | 5th | 4 | 3rd | 5 | No |
| 9 | Monza | 1st | 10 | 4th | 4 | Yes (Feature) |
| 10 | Spa-Francorchamps | 4th | 5 | Ret | 0 | No |
| 11 | Donington Park | 3rd | 6 | 2nd | 6 | No |
2007 Season
| Round | Circuit | Feature Race Position | Points (Feature) | Sprint Race Position | Points (Sprint) | Fastest Lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain | 2nd | 8 | 1st | 8 | Yes (Feature) |
| 2 | Barcelona | 1st | 10 | Ret | 0 | No |
| 3 | Imola | 3rd | 6 | 3rd | 5 | No |
| 4 | Nürburgring | 2nd | 8 | Ret | 0 | Yes (Feature) |
| 5 | Monaco | Ret | 0 | 1st | 8 | No |
| 6 | Silverstone | 1st | 10 | 2nd | 6 | Yes (Sprint) |
| 7 | Hungaroring | 4th | 5 | 4th | 4 | No |
| 8 | Hockenheim | Ret | 0 | 5th | 3 | No |
| 9 | Misano | 3rd | 6 | Ret | 0 | No |
| 10 | Spa-Francorchamps | 3rd | 6 | 6th | 2 | No |
| 11 | Valencia | 1st | 10 | 2nd | 6 | Yes (Feature) |
Complete Champ Car results
Timo Glock competed in the 2005 Champ Car World Series for Rocketsports Racing, participating in all 13 races as a rookie. He achieved one podium finish and ended the season 8th in the drivers' standings with 202 points, earning the Rookie of the Year award.[99] (key: Q = Qualifying position, F = Finishing position, Pts = Points; status noted where not running full distance)| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | Pos | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Rocketsports | LB Q6 F6 | MON Q12 F11 | MIL Q17 F10 | POR Q8 F8 | CLE Q11 F10 | TOR Q9 F12 | EDM Q5 F7 | SJ Q7 F8 | MTL Q8 F2 | DEN Q13 F13 | SUR Q4 F4 | LAG Q9 F8 | MEX Q6 F5 | 8th | 202 |
| Race | Venue | Date | Q | F | Status | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Beach | April 10 | 6 | 6 | Running | 19 |
| 2 | Monterrey | May 22 | 12 | 11 | Contact | 11 |
| 3 | Milwaukee | June 5 | 17 | 10 | Running | 13 |
| 4 | Portland | June 19 | 8 | 8 | Running | 14 |
| 5 | Cleveland | July 10 | 11 | 10 | Running | 12 |
| 6 | Toronto | July 10 | 9 | 12 | Running | 9 |
| 7 | Edmonton | July 24 | 5 | 7 | Running | 15 |
| 8 | San Jose | August 7 | 7 | 8 | Running | 14 |
| 9 | Montreal | August 28 | 8 | 2 | Running | 30 |
| 10 | Denver | September 4 | 13 | 13 | Running | 8 |
| 11 | Surfers Paradise | October 16 | 4 | 4 | Running | 24 |
| 12 | Laguna Seca | October 23 | 9 | 8 | Running | 14 |
| 13 | Mexico City | November 6 | 6 | 5 | Running | 23 |
Complete Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters results
(key results table)| Year | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Fastest Laps | Points | Championship Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BMW Team MTEK | 10 | 1 (Hockenheim) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 9th |
| 2014 | BMW Team MTEK | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 16th |
| 2015 | BMW Team MTEK | 18 | 1 (Oschersleben) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 56 | 15th |
| 2016 | BMW Team RMG | 18 | 1 (Red Bull Ring) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 84 | 10th |
| 2017 | BMW Team RMG | 18 | 1 (Zandvoort) | 3 | 4 | 0 | 133 | 7th |
| 2018 | BMW Team RMG | 20 | 1 (Hockenheim) | 1 | 5 | 1 | 144 | 5th |
| 2019 | BMW Team RMG | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 58 | 12th |
| 2020 | BMW Team RMG | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 120 | 5th |
| 2021 | Rowe Racing | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 17th |
| 2022 | Ceccato Racing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| 2025 | Dörr Motorsport | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 22nd |
Complete Porsche Supercup results
Timo Glock has participated in the Porsche Supercup as a guest driver on multiple occasions, primarily driving the official VIP Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car numbered 911 in recent years.[114][115] His complete race results are as follows:| Year | Round | Circuit | Team | No. | Grid | Race Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6.1 | Nürburgring | Porsche AG | - | - | 6th | Guest appearance; race 1. |
| 2004 | 6.2 | Nürburgring | Porsche AG | - | - | 7th | Guest appearance; race 2. |
| 2023 | 4 | Hungaroring | Porsche Motorsport | 911 | 24th | 15th | Guest appearance; drove the 5,000th Supercup car built. No points as guest.[79] |
| 2023 | 8 | Monza | Porsche Motorsport | 911 | - | 14th | Guest appearance. No points as guest.[116] |
| 2024 | 3 | Red Bull Ring | Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG | 911 | 22nd | 18th | Guest appearance. No points as guest.[117] |
Complete Formula Three Euro Series results
Timo Glock participated in the German Formula Three Championship during the 2002 season and transitioned to the inaugural Formula Three Euro Series in 2003, both driving for Opel Team KMS.[17][19]| Year | Series | Team | Chassis/Engine | Races | Wins | Poles | F. Laps | Podiums | Points | Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | German Formula Three Championship | Opel Team KMS | Dallara F302/Opel | 18 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 52 | 3rd |
| 2003 | Formula Three Euro Series | Opel Team KMS | Dallara F303/Opel | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 55 | 5th |
Complete other series results
Glock made select guest appearances in endurance and touring car events outside his primary series commitments.Bathurst 12 Hour results
| Year | Team | Co-drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Pos. | Class Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BMW Team SRM | Russell Ingall Tony Longhurst Mark Skaife | BMW M6 GT3 | GT3 Pro | 134 | DNF (44th) | DNF |
| 2018 | BMW Team SRM | Steven Richards Philipp Eng | BMW M6 GT3 | GT3 Pro | 270 | 9th | 5th |
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship results (GTLM class)
Glock competed in a limited schedule for BMW Team RLL in the GTLM class during the 2021 season, contributing to the team's efforts in endurance races.[15]| Year | Team | Car | Races | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Points | Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BMW Team RLL | BMW M8 GTE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 286 | 14th |
Stock Car Pro Series results
Glock made a one-off guest appearance in the 2022 season opener, the doubles race at Interlagos, partnering with Felipe Massa in a Chevrolet Cruze for Lubrax Podium Racing. The pairing encountered issues during the event, resulting in a challenging finish.[123][124]| Year | Team | Co-driver | Car | Race | Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Lubrax Podium Racing | Felipe Massa | Chevrolet Cruze Stock Car | Interlagos (Doubles) | DNF |