Sad news in the world of Formula 1 with confirmation former Marussia test driver Maria de Vilotta passed away on Friday. The 33-year-old was found dead in a hotel room in Seville, Spain.
“I can confirm that her death was due to natural causes. The family has been informed,” said Dr Joaquin Lucena Romero, head of forensic services at the Institute for Legal Medicine.
In July last year de Villota was involved in a serious accident while testing for Marussia at Duxford Aerodrome in England. She lost her right as a result of her injuries, making her first public appearance three months later.
The Marussia F1 Team issued a brief statement, which reads: “It is with great sadness that we learned a short time ago of the news that Maria de Villota has passed away.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Maria’s family and friends at this very difficult time.â€
An obiturary can read at the Autosport website.
[Source: BBC]