Marussia F1 team have released the following update on their injured test driver Maria De Villota: It is now eight days since Maria De Villota’s accident at Duxford Airfield in her debut test for the Team. Despite severe injuries, Maria’s recovery during that time has been remarkable. Following two successful surgical procedures in the days... 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 →

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 →