Marussia F1 test driver Maria De Villota has been injured in a crash while conducting a straight line speed test for the team at the Duxford Airfield in Cambridgesgire. Maria had just completed an installation lap and was returning to the pit's when she reportedly lost control of the car. as she lost control eye witnesses said that the car accelerated before hitting a lorry at the side of the track.
Maria had to be helped from the car by ambulance crews who were at the circuit. She was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition... More news as I get it
UPDATE at 2.50PM:
According to reports Maria De Villota has received face and head injuries however she is in a stable condition in hospital.
Th driver hit the team's support truck that had delivered her car to the straight line test. She returned to the pit's following an installation lap. I have heard a very dramatic recording of the accident and the car appeared to misfire and as she slowed the car it appeared to accelerate and flew foward before hitting the support truck.
The mechanics at the scene have to be praised for their extremely quick reactions calling for the ambulance straight away. Marussia F1 will release a further statement later today.
FURTHER UPDATE AT 3.33PM
A team statement just released confirms that Maria De Villota is conscious and undergoing further medical checks.
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