Reactions from the paddock after Maria de Villota’s accident

Following Maria de Villota’s accident during a straight-line testing session organized by Marussia at Duxford, drivers and members of the paddock expressed their emotions on social media.

At present, the Marussia team has confirmed that the Spanish driver, who has lost her right eye, is in intensive care, in a critical and stable condition.

Jenson Button: « Terrible accident for Maria de Villota, test driver for Marussia. My thoughts are with her and her family during these very difficult times. » (3 July – 13:27)

Daniel Ricciardo: « Let’s spare a thought for Maria de Villota today. She had an accident during F1 testing this morning. » (July 3 – 1:47 PM)

Fernando Alonso: I just got home and learned about Maria’s accident, we called her family and hope to know more soon… My heart is with her. (July 3 – 2:11 PM)

Heikki Kovalainen: « I heard about the horrible accident of Maria during testing with Marussia. I hope she will pull through and that you will be fine… » (July 3rd – 2:29 PM)

Johnny Herbert: « Shocked to hear about Maria » (July 3 – 3:05 PM)

Martin Brundle: « I feel bad after the accident of Maria de Villota during aero testing. I hope she pulls through. I met her briefly in Valencia, full of energy. » (July 3rd – 4:45pm)

Johnny Herbert: Great news that Maria de Villota is conscious. All my best wishes are with her and her family. » (July 3 – 7:38 PM)

Lewis Hamilton: I have just heard about the terrible accident involving Maria at Duxford. I hope she’s going to pull through. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time. (July 3 – 8:33 PM)

Charles Pic: « I am very touched by what happened to Maria this morning and I truly hope that she will recover as soon as possible. All my thoughts are with her and her family. » (July 3 – 9:39 PM)

Pedro de la Rosa: « To Maria and the entire wonderful Villota family, I send you a big hug. » (July 3rd – 11:22 PM)

Timo Glock: All my wishes are with you Maria. I hope you recover quickly. My thoughts are with you and your family. (July 4th – 10:36am)

Pastor Maldonado: « My sincerest wishes for a speedy recovery to Maria de Villota. We hope to see her back on track soon. » (July 4th – 11:01 am)

Heikki Kovalainen: I’m sad to hear that Maria has lost her right eye but the good thing is that she is now in a stable condition… All my wishes for her and her family. (July 4th – 6:14 PM)

Felipe Massa: My thoughts are with Maria and her family. I pray for God to assist her in this very difficult time. Don’t give up Maria and think positively as I did after my accident. (4 July – 7:51 PM)

Fernando Alonso: « More support than ever to my colleague Maria de Villota. I want to give you all the energy in the world. We are close to you! » (July 4 – 8:06 PM)

Sergio Pérez: « What news, Maria, we are all with you and your family!! You have come this far and you will continue forward!! […] I send a prayer for Maria de Villota, Formula 1 test driver, who had a big accident and seems to have lost an eye… » (July 4th – 8:20 PM)

More reactions to follow…