Timo Glock slipped to eighth at Nürburgring after a frustrated qualifying trip, sparking criticism of the Dorr team’s treatment of his stint.
Team Bias and Traction Control Blame
Glück, 44, has repeatedly denied rumours that he cannot drive—“I am not too stupid to drive,” he told ran.de. He asserts that the cockpit setup is inferior to teammate Ben Dorr’s, citing a rigid allocation of “A” and “B” cars that prevents improvement on either track or qualifying.
In qualifying, Glock posted 18th and 19th while Dorr climbed to fifth and second. Glock explained the deficit as stemming from “extreme problems” on one side of the garage, where “hands are tied” by limited data from engineers, mechanics, and race engineers.
Software Switch and Single‑Wheel Spin Issues
Investigators linked Glock’s excessive traction‑control trigger to recently installed McLaren software, which the Dorr press release on Sunday after qualifying said was “re‑switched to the old version” at Glock’s request. The change followed Glock’s complaint of inadequate grip during the first sector, where he lost 0.5 seconds.
Despite cycling new tyres on Sunday, Glock admitted that one‑wheel spin—an unbalanced corner entry from a non‑locking differential—selected the traction‑control system, curbing performance and accelerating tyre wear. The flaw, reminiscent of last season’s difficulty, still hampers his post‑corner launch.
Glück emphasized that his interest is in racing battles: “That’s what I’m here for—showing awesome racing,” he added, hoping his team to share in the anecdotal delight of these duels.
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