De Villota conscious after crash, Marussia confirm
2012 F1 season
Marussia have confirmed test driver Maria de Villota is conscious following her crash this morning as she remains in hospital for examination.
The team said in a statement: “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, to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
“Since Maria’s arrival at the hospital at approximately 10:45 this morning, she has been receiving the best medical attention possible at the hospital, which is the region’s major trauma centre. Maria is conscious and medical assessments are ongoing. The team will await the outcome of these assessments before providing further comment.
“The team’s first priority at this time is Maria and her family.”
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TheJudge (@thejudge) said on 4th July 2012, 5:40
This is so good to read. Hope she recovers soon and gets another chance to realy prove herself.
AndrewTanner (@andrewtanner) said on 4th July 2012, 13:08
Brilliant news :)
I imagine that the FIA will now ramp up their cockpit protection device research.