Toyota driver denies foul play on last lap

Some Ferrari fans and conspiracy theorists have accused Timo Glock of slowing down deliberately on the final lap of Sunday’s Brazilian GP, to let Lewis Hamilton overtake him and take the crucial fifth place that he needed to win the title.

Glock replied to the accusation by saying: “Are you taking the Mickey?”

Some Brazilian fans at Interlagos even booed Glock after the race, thinking he had robbed local boy Felipe Massa of the championship. But to blame Glock is ridiculous.

The notion that Glock allowed Lewis to pass him is laughable. Toyota had absolutely nothing to gain by helping Hamilton. Also, the German’s slow final-lap time matched that of team-mate Jarno Trulli, who was also on slicks in treacherous conditions - and Trulli was nowhere near Lewis.

Glock had zero grip on the final lap - it’s that simple. And if Toyota had brought him into the pits to replace the slicks with a couple of laps to go (as McLaren did, quite rightly), he would never have been in front of Hamilton in the first place, and we wouldn’t be having this debate.

Toyota made a wrong call, McLaren didn’t. End of story.

Beeb’s coverage to be elivened by authentic Irish craic?

Our F1 mole tells us that Eddie Jordan, pictured above with Emma Noble, Page 3 model Melinda Messenger (remember her?) and Jordan (no relation), has been signed up to be part of the BBC’s F1 team for next season.

When asked about the speculation by the Daily Express, Jordan - the speccy Irish guy, not the glamour model - declined to comment - which is all the evidence we need.

Jordan - the speccy Irish guy, not the glamour model - would make a fine pundit. He’s outspoken, articulate, well-informed and has great access to the major players in F1. Good shout, Auntie.

How the world viewed FIA chief’s shock reprieve

The key reaction to Herr von Mosley’s amazing win in Paris:

1. “I am just picking myself up off the floor. The decision is incredible, although I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised. Max’s audacity has always been absolutely breathtaking. Just when you think he is right on the ropes, he pings back and knocks the other guy out.“
Damon Hill, not happy with the result. He also called it a “tragedy”

2. “I had a £50 bet on this and I have won.”
Sir Jackie Stewart, branded a “certified halfwit” by Mosley earlier this week, lives up to Scottish stereotypes