Glock extends stay

Timo Glock is to remain with Toyota for next season following a year of steady improvement throughout his debut campaign.

Accidents in the opening two grands prix in Australia and Malaysia robbed Glock of any chance of early points after he had looked impressive in qualifying.

The 26-year-old had to wait until the seventh round of the Formula One championship in Canada to break his points duck, finishing fourth.

A superb second followed in Hungary four weeks ago, and after claiming seventh in the European Grand Prix in Valencia a fortnight ago, Glock is currently 10th in the drivers' standings.

Although out-qualified 9-3 by team-mate Jarno Trulli, the veteran Italian has only amassed 11 points more than the rookie.

Ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, team boss John Howett has confirmed Glock will again be a Toyota driver in 2009.

"We have a multi-year contract with him, and we are very happy," Howett said.

"He is progressing well, he is quick and getting more and more consistent."

"There is absolutely no hesitation he will be with us next year, and hopefully he will progress further and stay with us for more years."

"At the moment he has a very secure and bright future with us."