DTM Imola
Ex-F1 driver Timo Glock to make DTM return at Imola
Former Formula 1 driver Timo Glock will rejoin the DTM field at Imola this month as part of a wildcard entry from Ceccato Racing.
Rachit Thukral
Edited: Jun 4, 2022, 9:14 AM
Copy link
Share on Viber
Glock will drive a new BMW M4 GT3 in the third round of the 2022 DTM season on June 17-18, returning to the championship in which he scored five wins, 15 podiums and a best finish of fifth in the standings.
The German driver was a mainstay of BMW’s works DTM programme from 2013, having joined the series immediately after the end of his five-year F1 stint that yielded three podiums with Toyota but no wins.
Glock stayed on in the DTM last year following its switch to a customer-based GT3 formula, driving Rowe Racing’s factory-supported BMW M6 GT3 in the series.
However, his results were underwhelming for most part as he struggled to transition from Class One machinery, and Rowe Racing quit the DTM at the end of the year, leaving him without a seat in the series for the first time in a decade.
Having remained a factory driver on BMW’s books this year despite his full-time exit from the DTM, the 40-year-old has now been offered an opportunity to make a wildcard appearance in Italy later this month, taking the size of the grid to a record-breaking 30 cars.
“Racing in DTM together with Roberto Ravaglia and his team is a cool story,” said Glock. “The new M4 suits me well.
“With Michelin, DTM is using a different tyre from the one in the Italian championship. Opportunities for preparation are few because availability of tyres is very limited due to the general supply chain issues.
“The timed pit stop is a new task for the team, too. All in all, it is a huge challenge, but a great story, one to which I am really looking forward.”
Timo Glock, ROWE Racing, BMW M6 GT3
Photo by: Alexander Trienitz
Glock’s car will be entered by 1989 DTM champion Roberto Ravaglia's Ceccato team, which has been running him in the Italian GT series this year alongside countryman Jens Klingmann.
“Being back in DTM after so many years is really exciting,” said Ravagila. “I know the thrill from 1989 when I won the DTM title as a driver.
“Now, I am lucky to be participating in DTM as the Ceccato Racing team manager at the legendary Imola circuit, and in the 50th anniversary year of BMW M, no less.
“I know that I can rely on a competitive car like the BMW M4 and a super motivated driver like Timo Glock.”
Glock’s prospects for Imola have been boosted by his 2021 teammate Sheldon van der Linde claiming a double victory in Schubert Motorsport’s BMW M4 at the Lausitzring last month, validating the speed of the German manufacturer’s new GT3 contender for the 2022 season.
We want your opinion!
What would you like to see on Motorsport.com?
Take our 5 minute survey.
- The Motorsport.com Team
Read and post comments
Read also :
Share Or Save This Story
Copy link
Share on Viber
Previous article What the DTM’s scariest corner meant for Lausitzring lap times
Next article Marciello: DTM move 'won't be a step forward for my career'
Top Comments
There are no comments at the moment. Would you like to write one?
View More & Comment
More from
Rachit Thukral
Why aerodynamics will become "even more important" under 2027 MotoGP regulations
MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar GP
42 min
Why aerodynamics will become "even more important" under 2027 MotoGP regulations
Sebastien Bourdais hopes latest WEC success will remind teams of his value
WEC
WEC
Monza
2 h
Sebastien Bourdais hopes latest WEC success will remind teams of his value
More from
Timo Glock
Dörr targets DTM future with McLaren as three-year programme ends
DTM
DTM 1 mo
Dörr targets DTM future with McLaren as three-year programme ends
Differential drama surrounding Timo Glock: Were Ben Dorr's ramp angles swapped?
DTM
DTM
Nurburgring
2 mo
Differential drama surrounding Timo Glock: Were Ben Dorr's ramp angles swapped?
Glock lashes out at Dorr team: "There’s an A car and a B car!"
DTM
DTM
Nurburgring
2 mo
Glock lashes out at Dorr team: "There’s an A car and a B car!"
Latest news
Why aerodynamics will become "even more important" under 2027 MotoGP regulations
MotoGP
MGP MotoGP
Qatar GP
42 min
Why aerodynamics will become "even more important" under 2027 MotoGP regulations
Sebastien Bourdais hopes latest WEC success will remind teams of his value
WEC
WEC WEC
Monza
2 h
Sebastien Bourdais hopes latest WEC success will remind teams of his value
"It's horribly painful" - Williams drops 2026 car upgrades to benefit 2027
Formula 1
F1 Formula 1
Sao Paulo GP
3 h
"It's horribly painful" - Williams drops 2026 car upgrades to benefit 2027
Subscribe and access Motorsport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
You have 2 options:
- Become a subscriber.
- Disable your adblocker.
Subscribe now Already subscribed? Sign in here
Already disabled your adblocker?
Reload page
Manage Alerts
Subscribe