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Money talks as Glock leaves Marussia
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January 22, 2013, Tuesday
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GERMANY'S Timo Glock has left Marussia with immediate effect in a decision driven by financial reasons and the Formula One team's need for money in a tough economic climate.
The Russian-licensed team said yesterday that the 30-year-old, who was a rarity among the tail-end teams in being paid to drive rather than securing his seat with sponsorship, had departed by mutual consent. It added in a statement that a replacement would be announced soon. The team's other confirmed driver is British newcomer Max Chilton, who brings substantial backing with him.
Marussia, formerly Virgin Racing, starts its fourth season in Australia on March 17 still searching for its first point and ranked 11th of the 12 teams in 2012.
Glock, who previously raced for now-defunct Jordan and departed Toyota, has been with Marussia since it started.
His exit opens up a third vacancy on the Formula One starting grid after unfilled seats at Force India and Caterham, with both of those teams also looking for drivers who can bring sponsorship or other support with them.
Spanish-based HRT, last season's back of the grid team, failed to pay its entry fees for 2013 after struggling throughout last year.
The Russian-licensed team said yesterday that the 30-year-old, who was a rarity among the tail-end teams in being paid to drive rather than securing his seat with sponsorship, had departed by mutual consent. It added in a statement that a replacement would be announced soon. The team's other confirmed driver is British newcomer Max Chilton, who brings substantial backing with him.
Marussia, formerly Virgin Racing, starts its fourth season in Australia on March 17 still searching for its first point and ranked 11th of the 12 teams in 2012.
Glock, who previously raced for now-defunct Jordan and departed Toyota, has been with Marussia since it started.
His exit opens up a third vacancy on the Formula One starting grid after unfilled seats at Force India and Caterham, with both of those teams also looking for drivers who can bring sponsorship or other support with them.
Spanish-based HRT, last season's back of the grid team, failed to pay its entry fees for 2013 after struggling throughout last year.
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