Marussia F1 team issued the following update this afternoon regarding test driver Maria De Villota after her crash during testing yesterday morning: Further to the accident at Duxford Airfield yesterday involving the Marussia F1 Team Test Driver, Maria De Villota, the Team can now provide a further update on Maria’s medical condition. Subsequent to yesterday’s... Continue Reading →
Marussia team statement on Maria De Villota
The Marussia F1 team has released a statement regarding Maria De Villota after this morning's testing crash. The statement reads as follows: “Further to the accident involving the Marussia F1 Team’s Test Driver Maria De Villota this morning, the team can confirm that Maria was transferred by ambulance from Duxford Airfield, where the accident happened,... Continue Reading →
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Update on Maria De Villota
After crashing into a team support truck during an aero test this morning, Marussia test driver Maria De Villota was rushed to hospital with life-threatening head and face injuries. On arrival in hospital, she was reportedly critical but stable. The latest news filtering through the media is that Maria is conscious in hospital and has... Continue Reading →
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Maria De Villota injured in testing crash
Marussia test driver Maria De Villota is believed to be seriously injured after an accident in testing this morning. The crash occurred at the start of a 2-day aero test, one of the few ways in which F1 teams are permitted to test during the season. The team released the following statement: "At approximately 09.15hrs... Continue Reading →
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Are these guys serious?
Marussia will mis the last pre-season test, after their car failed the last of the FIA's mandatory crash tests. That means the team will arrive in Australia (assuming they can correct the issue and pass the test) with absolutely no mileage on their car. Driving a Formula One car is dangerous at the best of... Continue Reading →
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