JUNE 23, 2012
Glock out with stomach bug
Marussia F1 driver Timo Glock did not take part in qualifying for the European Grand Prix at Valencia due to a stomach ailment.
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Marussia F1 driver Timo Glock did not take part in qualifying for the European Grand Prix at Valencia due to a stomach ailment.
A statement from the team said, "Timo has been fighting a stomach bug since Thursday. He felt well enough to take part in yesterdays Free Practice sessions and had seemed to be improving. This morning, after Free Practice 3, he started to feel unwell again. It is clear that at this time, he is not sufficiently well to take part in a demanding Qualifying session and needs to recuperate further."
"Timo and the Team will now seek further medical guidance this afternoon. Until such time as this guidance has been received, no decisions will be reached regarding tomorrows race. A further statement will be issued on Sunday morning.¹