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Timo Glock is set to miss next week's Barcelona test after having surgery to remove his appendix, AUTOSPORT can reveal.

The 28-year-old Virgin driver has had routine keyhole surgery to remove the appendix in Switzerland yesterday morning after being taken ill overnight.

The operation was declared a success and there are no doubts that Glock will be fit for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix at the end of the month.

Virgin team principal John Booth will make a final decision on whether Glock will drive in Barcelona next week, with the German believed to be keen to drive, although it is likely team-mate Jerome d'Ambrosio will run on all four days.

"Timo had an operation yesterday to remove his appendix after a sudden case of appendicitis," said Booth.

"The procedure was routine and Timo is recovering well in hospital in Switzerland, where he is likely to remain for a further 24 hours.

"To ensure a swift recovery, it is unlikely that he will take part in next week's test in Barcelona and that Jerome will run on all four days instead.

"We will make a final decision early next week. We look forward to having Timo back with us very soon."