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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Jenson Button:<\/b> \u00ab Terrible accident for Maria de Villota, test driver for Marussia. My thoughts are with her and her family during these very difficult times. \u00bb (3 July \u2013 13:27)<\/p>\n
Daniel Ricciardo: <\/b>\u00ab Let’s spare a thought for Maria de Villota today. She had an accident during F1 testing this morning. \u00bb (July 3 \u2013 1:47 PM)<\/p>\n
Fernando Alonso:<\/b> I just got home and learned about Maria’s accident, we called her family and hope to know more soon\u2026 My heart is with her. (July 3 \u2013 2:11 PM)<\/p>\n
Heikki Kovalainen:<\/b> \u00ab I heard about the horrible accident of Maria during testing with Marussia. I hope she will pull through and that you will be fine… \u00bb (July 3rd \u2013 2:29 PM)<\/p>\n
Johnny Herbert:<\/b> \u00ab Shocked to hear about Maria \u00bb (July 3 \u2013 3:05 PM)<\/p>\n
Martin Brundle: <\/b>\u00ab 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. \u00bb (July 3rd \u2013 4:45pm)<\/p>\n
Johnny Herbert: <\/b>Great news that Maria de Villota is conscious. All my best wishes are with her and her family. \u00bb (July 3 \u2013 7:38 PM)<\/p>\n
Lewis Hamilton:<\/b> 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 \u2013 8:33 PM)<\/p>\n
Charles Pic:<\/b> \u00ab 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. \u00bb (July 3 \u2013 9:39 PM)<\/p>\n
Pedro de la Rosa: <\/b>\u00ab To Maria and the entire wonderful Villota family, I send you a big hug. \u00bb (July 3rd \u2013 11:22 PM)<\/p>\n
Timo Glock:<\/b> All my wishes are with you Maria. I hope you recover quickly. My thoughts are with you and your family. (July 4th \u2013 10:36am)<\/p>\n
Pastor Maldonado: <\/b>\u00ab My sincerest wishes for a speedy recovery to Maria de Villota. We hope to see her back on track soon. \u00bb (July 4th \u2013 11:01 am)<\/p>\n
Heikki Kovalainen:<\/b> 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\u2026 All my wishes for her and her family. (July 4th \u2013 6:14 PM)<\/p>\n
Felipe Massa:<\/b> 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 \u2013 7:51 PM)<\/p>\n
Fernando Alonso: <\/b>\u00ab 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! \u00bb (July 4 \u2013 8:06 PM)<\/p>\n
Sergio P\u00e9rez:<\/b> \u00ab What news, Maria, we are all with you and your family!! You have come this far and you will continue forward!! [\u2026] I send a prayer for Maria de Villota, Formula 1 test driver, who had a big accident and seems to have lost an eye… \u00bb (July 4th \u2013 8:20 PM)<\/p>\n
More reactions to follow…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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