Marussia is tipped to reveal in the coming days that Maria de Villota’s test crash was the result of a “chain of unfortunate circumstances and mistakes”. The team recently insisted ...
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No car problem before de Villota crash – Marussia
Marussia has revealed that Maria de Villota’s testing crash two weeks ago was not caused by a technical problem. As the 32-year-old Spanish test driver remains in a Cambridge (UK) ...
Read More »De Villota no longer in intensive care – sister
Maria de Villota has moved out of the intensive care unit at a Cambridge (UK) hospital. Marussia boss John Booth said on Sunday that the team’s test driver is no ...
Read More »De Villota awake and ‘talking to family’ – boss
Marussia team boss John Booth on Sunday had some good news about Maria de Villota’s improving condition. Although upgraded from a “critical” to “serious” condition in the wake of her ...
Read More »De Villota loses eye in F1 crash
Maria de Villota has lost her right eye after crashing at a straight line aerodynamic test on Tuesday, the Marussia team said on Wednesday. The Banbury (UK) based team confirmed ...
Read More »D’Ambrosio admits Virgin in talks with Pic
Jerome d’Ambrosio insists he is still confident about his future in formula one. The Belgian made his debut with Virgin this year but there are reports the team will switch ...
Read More »Wickens turns sights to 2012 F1 debut
A race seat with Virgin could be the next step for Canadian Robert Wickens. Driving in Virgin and title sponsor Marussia’s colours this season, the 22-year-old wrapped up the Renault ...
Read More »F1 bosses play down d’Ambrosio axe reports
F1 bosses John Booth and Eric Boullier have played down reports Jerome d’Ambrosio is set to lose his race seat at Virgin. Boullier, Renault team principal and also in charge ...
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