Maria De Villota dead

[sulky_uk]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/24487701



RIP

[TeaLeaf]

It has been reported that Maria De Villota (the Marussia F1 Reserve Driver who had a horrible crash with a lorry at Duxford and lost an eye) has been found dead in her hotel room in Seville.   Initial reports from Spanish Police are that she seems to have died of natural causes, but an investigation and autopsy will follow.   It's sad as she had been through so much and was rebuilding her career and interraction with F1 as one of the few female drivers with F1 experience.   Coincidentally her autobiography is due to be published on Monday.

[smilodon]

Very sad news. She had a great future ahead of her and even after her accident seemed to be getting back into racing.

(merged two threads on the same subject)

[TheDvEight]

Coincidentally her autobiography is due to be published on Monday.

It will sell like hot cakes.


Viewed this story of on the BBC News, I was not aware of this Lady but a sad loss of life indeed...RIP.

[Seany]

Very sad

[kregoron]

Still quite shocked. I had the great honors of talking with her at the Nürburgring, a month or so before the accident, she had a fantastic personality and spirit. Even after her accident she was a delight to have around.