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 →
Statement from Maria De Villota’s family
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 →
Reflection on Maria’s testing crash
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 →
Marussia issues medical update on Maria De Villota
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 →