Question: Timo, how have things been since your podium, dealing with the media frenzy?
Timo Glock: Ah, after Budapest there was quite a lot to do. And I realised that the post-race activities after such a result take a fair bit of energy out of you. But, believe me, being on the podium was worth everything that followed, even though I was quite tired after the race due to the stomach problems that I had.
Question: You were sandwiched between a McLaren and a Ferrari. Does this mean Toyota have finally arrived at the top?
Timo Glock: Well, to really arrive at the top we have to go another step higher, but the steps that we’ve made in recent weeks show that we are going in the right direction and that we have a good basis now in terms of the car. From now on we will have a couple of small improvements at every race. It feels good for the team and for the guys back in Cologne as it boosts motivation when you can show good results like Jarno (Trulli) in Magny- Cours and myself in Budapest.
Question: When you saw the chequered flag, what went through your mind? And what were you thinking on the podium?
Timo Glock: ‘Gee, that was really something,’ I said to myself. The big point was when I realised that I could fend off Kimi (Raikkonen) - that took a lot of pressure away and I could enjoy the last two laps. And it was fantastic to see all our guys waving. It was a terrific feeling.
Question: Niki Lauda recently said that he considers you to be the best rookie of the season - against strong competition…
Timo Glock: Wow, that’s quite an honour to hear something like that from a person as experienced as Niki Lauda. He knows what he is talking about and it’s good to hear things like that!
Question: Taking into account driver, car, track and track conditions, what result do you think you can come away with on Sunday?
Timo Glock: Well, it’s hard to say before qualifying. The ideal result would be both cars in Q3 and both cars in the points. Let’s wait and see what the weekend has in the wings for us.
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