Reporting from the Ragged Edge
Fernando Alonso has been the stand-out driver of 2012, as the only driver to have won two races thus far. But before yesterday, the Spaniard had not yet secured a pole position this season. That changed in a drenched Silverstone qualifying session. The rain came down just before the start of Q1, as a result... Continue Reading →
Marussia F1 team released the following statement yesterday regarding the condition of injured test driver Maria De Villota: Earlier today, Maria underwent further surgery at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. This was a planned procedure that would depend upon the continued stability of Maria’s head injuries, and this morning the medical team were sufficiently happy with... Continue Reading →
Formula One returns home this weekend with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, scene of the very first World Championship Grand Prix in 1950. It is the home race of eight out of twelve teams, as most Formula One factories are based in England. Although this is a big weekend for Formula One, this week's... Continue Reading →
Marussia F1 team have released the following statement on behalf of the De Villota family: Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge 5 July 2012, 20.00hrs “Maria remains in a critical but stable condition here at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. While there is no further news than that at present, we have at least been able to take encouragement from the... Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, Maria De Villota crashed in the Marussia MR-01 during testing, as a result of which she was rushed to hospital in critical condition. It has since been confirmed that she has lost her right eye. Having followed the Marussia team's press releases and the social media reaction, I have been struck by two... Continue Reading →
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