Glock now more confident about Virgin future

Timo Glock on Thursday sounded more confident about his future.

Days ago, the German refused to definitively confirm that he will still be with the Virgin team in 2011.

Earlier, the new British team's boss John Booth said the German's contract for next year is "set in stone".

But when asked for confirmation at Interlagos, 28-year-old Glock said when asked if he is staying in 2011: "At the moment it looks like it."

He was present on Thursday for the announcement that Russian supercar maker Marussia has bought into the team and will become title sponsor in 2011.

"I see this as a positive step because it gives the team financial security and a boost in the right direction," Glock is quoted by the SID news agency.

"This is what we need to take a step forward," he added.

Also at the announcement at the magnificent five-star Yas Marina Hotel that straddles the F1 track, team boss John Booth said Glock's teammate for 2011 was currently the subject of discussion.

"Certainly I'd think (a decision will be made) before Christmas," he said.