News Details
Villota died of test injuries
Maria de Villota died of injuries sustained during her crash in testing last year, doctors have told her family.The 33-year-old was found dead in her hotel room in Seville on Friday a year after suffering a horrific accident whilst straight-line testing for Marussia.
In a statement released on Saturday, the family confirmed that her death was a consequence of the crash at the Duxford Aerodrome last July in which she sustained serious head injuries and lost the use of her right eye.
"Maria left us while she was sleeping, approximately at 6am, as a consequence of the neurological injuries that she suffered in July of 2012, according to what the forensic doctor has told us," a family...
Full Story »
Full Story »
13y ago from SkySports.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
De Villota death 'a result' of crash
María de Villota's death was a consequence of the serious injuries she...
13y ago from GPUpdate.net
Maria de Villota found dead in hotel room
Maria de Villota found dead in hotel room 11 October, 2013 Maria de...
13y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Autopsy shows Villota died of natural causes
Autopsy shows Villota died of natural causes 12 October, 2013 Maria De...
13y ago from GrandPrix247.com
'Maria's death consequences of injuries'
Maria de Villota's family have revealed that her death was a consequence...
13y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Jack Miller explains what he wants to achieve in...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
With the Qatar MotoGP Grand Prix over, it is time to...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Lorenzo describes Marc Marquez as “the Ayrton...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Maverick Vinales to undergo extensive medical checks:...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar 2026 season review: Rahal Letterman Lanigan...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Chip Ganassi Racing links reserve IndyCar role with...
Chip Ganassi Racing has signed a reserve driver for the street and road...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Chip Ganassi Racing signs Alessandro de Tullio for...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Vintage cars tackle slate mine slopes in Lakeland...
No description available...
1d ago from TheGuardian.com
Sebastien Loeb tests again as Project Rally One...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
New WRC constructor offers update on 2027 car...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'I don't think they're going to go away'- Alan Shearer...
Alan Shearer has named Brighton, not Manchester City, as Arsenal’s main...
10h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Alan Shearer boldly claims Arsenal summer signing has...
Alan Shearer has named Arsenal summer signing Ezri Konsa as his early...
11h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Viktor Gyokeres provides honest response when asked if...
Viktor Gyokeres has answered the question Arsenal fans have been asking...
13h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Xabi Alonso 'loves' Arsenal star but watch out for...
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso reportedly 'loves' Arsenal midfielder Martin...
14h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 2027 grid with just one seat still open after double...
There is now just one seat still open on the 2027... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
Toto Wolff wanted to quit Mercedes but one man refused to...
Toto Wolff has revealed that he has offered to... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com
Liam Lawson 'could be the next Verstappen' as F1 legend...
Liam Lawson has received a stunning vote of... Read More »
7h ago from GPFans.com
