Zoom Glock looking to build on impressive rookie season

Timo Glock is all set to start his second full season in Formula One and believes he can build on his successful 2008 campaign with Toyota...

What are your personal targets for 2009?
"This year I want to build on my strong first season with Toyota. That means continuing to score points regularly - at every race if possible - and finishing on the podium more often. It would be amazing to win the first race for Toyota in Formula One. It was great to get a second place in my first full Formula One season but now I want to become a more regular podium finisher; I could get used to podium champagne! In terms of my own personal development, I was really happy with how things improved throughout last season; I have a fantastic working relationship with my engineers, my car crew and the whole team and I expect that to continue. As a driver I learned a lot about the team and the car and that will help me considerably when we are developing the TF109."

Are you confident Toyota Racing has the potential for you to achieve your ambitions?
"Toyota's aim is to win and my aim is to win. I have no doubt we have the potential to achieve this target. In 2009 we will fight to win Toyota's first Grand Prix and I am sure we have the chance to do it. Since I arrived at Toyota I have been very impressed with the knowledge, the resources and the dedication at this team. Everyone is so professional and focused on succeeding, which gives me great confidence for the future."

How have you developed as a driver since joining Toyota?
"I learnt a lot last year, especially when it came to developing a car and adjusting a Formula One car to my driving style, and vice versa. I have always had confidence in my ability and in my speed but I knew when I joined Toyota that it is not enough to be ‘only' a very fast driver to succeed in Formula One; you must also be very strong technically so you can appreciate the tiny changes we make to the set-up. I think it is clear to everyone that I am a quick driver; I scored 25 points and finished in the top 10 of the championship last year, ahead of several drivers who have won Grand Prix. Maybe it was not clear from the outside, but I have also developed a lot from a technical point of view and I believe I am much more capable of finding the perfect set-up and getting the best out of the car. The experience I had last year will be very helpful when we are working to get the best out of the TF109, with all the rule changes that have been made."