Maria de Villota has lost an eye and remains in a critical but stable condition

Available on the Russian brand’s website, this statement immediately sets the scene: « The surgical team at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge embarked on a lengthy procedure to treat the serious head and facial injuries sustained by Maria in the accident. The operation started yesterday afternoon and continued until this morning. Maria remains in a critical but stable condition. »

Graeme Lowdon, the team’s executive director, was cautious on Spanish radio Cadena Ser: « We are currently waiting for news on how the operation went, and we will see which part or if the brain is affected. I would like to believe that Maria is no longer in danger, but only the doctors can assess that and there are so many conflicting reports. »

John Booth, the director of Marussia, also wanted to express himself through the press release: « We are grateful for the medical attention Maria has received, and her family wants to thank the neurological and plastic surgery teams. Unfortunately, it is with great sadness that I must announce that, due to the injuries she sustained, Maria has lost her right eye. » As a reminder, the Spanish driver’s helmet struck a team truck’s unloading platform located near the tent where the MR-01 was supposed to park. « Maria’s care and the well-being of her family remain our current priority. Her family is at the hospital, and we are doing everything possible to support them. »

The team boss takes the opportunity to ask both fans and the media not to get caught up in the overstating of information, often false or unfounded in such circumstances: « We ask everyone for patience and understanding with respect to the news regarding Maria’s health condition. We will provide further information when it is appropriate to do so and with consideration for her family. » As for the explanations regarding the incident itself, while the hypothesis of an anti-stall failure is suggested, John Booth states that an internal investigation is underway: « Regarding the accident, we have started a very thorough analysis of what happened and this work is ongoing at the moment. »

Finally, the Briton wishes to acknowledge the medical services and support for the test driver: « We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the emergency services at Duxford airfield, who were on standby yesterday, as usual for F1 testing. Lastly, we have been overwhelmed by the messages of support for Maria, her family, and the team, and we would like to express our sincere gratitude for that. »

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