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F1: Marussia Virgin must speed up to stay ahead of HRT

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Khatir Soltani
From GMM

]Timo Glock warns Marussia Virgin needs to step up in order to avoid falling to the very back of the grid.

Already frustrated with the pace of the MVR02, the German driver said he hopes a major new package designed by Nick Wirth for May's Turkish grand prix delivers two seconds per lap.

"That's what we need," said Glock, referring to the gap to the next-best team, Team Lotus.

Germany's Auto Motor und Sport said the Istanbul package includes a higher nose, a new floor and Red Bull-like exhaust, modified rear suspension and new wings.

"If we don't go forward, soon HRT will get us," warned Glock.

He said the situation at present is lonely, given the big gap to Team Lotus and an advantage over the Hispania cars.

"At the beginning I am able to keep up with Lotus but after a few laps I can't hold them. We are simply two seconds too slow," said Glock.


Khatir Soltani
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