Marko Hanželic
It was nonsense Daniel Abt v «Race at Home Challenge«, when he hired a professional simracer without prior notice to race instead, really an ideal opportunity for Audito solve it? For Tim Glock there is no doubt about it: "If we had a driver in front of us with whom we would like to work in the future, we would accept a fine of 10.000 euros and close the case," the former F1 driver told Motorsport-Total.com.
"So the reaction is relatively clear - Audi obviously did not want to continue working with Daniel in the future and therefore took the opportunity to put him at the door. That is my opinion, " adds the BMW driver in the DTM championship. Especially since Formula E virtual races for Glock they are by no means serious racing, which would justify such a reaction on the part of the Audi team.
"Anyway, this race was a more fun variety and far from a serious racing simulation, as the settings were such that they allowed a lot of contact without serious damage to the virtual car," he adds Glockwhich says: "When you understand the structure of work in Formula E teams a little better, it's immediately clear to you why Audi reacted the way they did."
Meanwhile, Audi's seat is vacated at Lucas di Grassi intended for the series champion DTM, Reneja Rastu, which will have a nice opportunity to secure a seat next season in early August in Berlin. The 33-year-old from Mindna, who won the title twice in DTM and was second once in three years, would, after the end of this season and exit of the mark from Ingolstadt from the said competition was faced with an uncertain future. With its headquarters in Formula E, it offers him a great opportunity to ensure his participation in one of the highest ranks of motorsport in the future.
If I Audi with such a reaction did the bear a favor? "I don't know, I can't judge that," responds Glock: "You'll see for yourself."
