News Details
F1 paddock pays respect to De Villota
The Formula One teams paid tribute to Maria de Villota after news of her death swept the paddock in Japan.
On Friday morning, the former Marussia test driver's family informed the world that she had passed away.
The 33-year-old, who lost an eye in a freak testing accident last year, was found dead in a hotel room in Seville.
Marussia, her former team, released the following statement: "It is with great sadness that we learned a short time ago of the news that Maria de Villota has passed away.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Maria's family and friends at this very difficult time."
The team was joined in expressing their condolences by rival team bosses.
"We were...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
F1 paddock pays its respects
The F1 paddock has paid its respects to Maria de Villota following the...
11y ago from SkySports.com
F1 2013 – Maria de Villota believed to be...
Spanish police are “assuming” the death of former Marussia F1 test...
11y ago from F1.co.uk
F1 2013 – Former Marussia test driver Maria de...
Former Marussia test driver Maria de Villota has been found dead found...
11y ago from F1.co.uk
Maria de Villota found dead in Spanish hotel
October 11th, 2013 (F1Plus / Rosie Baillie) - Ex-Formula One test driver...
11y ago from F1Plus.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Jorge Martin continues dispute with Aprilia over 2026...
Reigning MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin has continued his 2026...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Aleix Espargaro doesn’t understand why Aprilia would...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi: It was ‘almost impossible' to...
Marco Bezzecchi settled for second place after stating that it was...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Why Jorge Martin’s standoff against Aprilia is...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar will not return to Thermal Club in 2026...
According to comments made by Thermal Club founder and owner Tim Rogers,...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Where does Santino Ferrucci see his first IndyCar win...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Malukas’ recovery drive secures Foyt’s best team...
During Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America, David Malukas was the...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and Losers from IndyCar’s Road America...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
New WRC 2027 regulations draw interest from tuners and...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Ott Tanak feared final stage drama could cost his...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Acropolis Rally: Ott Tanak ends Hyundai’s...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Ott Tanak ends Hyundai’s victory drought
Ott Tanak and Martin Jarveoja clinched their and Hyundai’s first...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal open talks with 25-G/A Tottenham target as...
Arsenal are interested in signing the Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze...
44m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli's stance on potential...
Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli is reportedly against the idea of moving...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Transfer latest: Arteta hails £5m Arrizabalaga, West...
t;li>Arsenal manager says signing from Chelsea a perfect fitHammers...
3h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton disqualification proves McLaren are real...
McLaren once again asserted their F1 dominance at... Read More »
7h ago from GPFans.com
What’s going on with Sainz at Williams?
Williams driver Carlos Sainz is enduring his... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com
FIA announce outcome of Piastri inspection as samples taken...
Oscar Piastri’s McLaren was subjected to... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com