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Sunday, July 8, 2012
Silverstone Gp : Alonso & Massa Friday quotes
* Fernando Alonso:
"there is little to say this afternoon, let alone less than usual for a Friday. We have made very few laps due to rain and also to the fact that the number of tires rain train is limited by regulation, it makes no sense to leave. It is better instead to preserve the tires since not very encouraging forecasts, it must rain all weekend long. In other circumstances, if the rest of the weekend was dry, we could do more laps , but in these circumstances, as I said, it is really not the case. On a wet track the car appears to be well, but it is virtually impossible to say where we are compared to others. Hope that tomorrow morning we can make a few laps on dry to at least have an idea approximate of the behavior of Soft tires and Hard ones that Pirelli has led here. The output of track to the end? The car was in water and it has eluded me. It damaged the front wing and now we need to see if we can repair. "
* Felipe Massa:
"the weather has made the difficult day, it rained all the time and this has upset our program so we decided to make little laps to preserve the tires for tomorrow and Sunday.
Obviously, we could not test as we wanted, especially regarding the news that we have made for the grand prix. I have three timed laps, it is therefore impossible to say though is on the behaviour of the F2012 on this track. Tomorrow, whatever the conditions, we will try to do more towers to be as well prepared as possible for qualifying and the race. We will try to do what we can. "
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
News about Maria de Villota crash !
Terrible news in the world of F1! the 3rd driver of the Marussia Virgin F1 team , Maria de Villota, was victim of a large crash yesterday morning while she was making aero tests in a straight line on the runway of Duxford in England! While she made her first tour timed, the F1 of Maria suddenly accelerated to finish its road embedded in the ramp of the Marussia truck used to transport the car. According to the latest information, Maria was aware at the time of the crash but suffered injuries in the face and head! She was transported to Addenbrooke hospital in Cambridge. her condition is stable but after surgeries , she lost her right eye ! We are expecting news shortly.
- Here is the 1st press release from the Marussia team:
"Since the arrival of Maria this morning about 10: 45 p.m., she received the best possible medical care in this hospital, which is the main centre of the region for the treatment of major trauma." Maria is aware and medical evaluations are underway. "The team in expected results before giving other information."
- And here's the second from today :
"Subsequent to yesterday's official statements from the Marussia F1 Team, the surgical team at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge embarked on a lengthy procedure to address the serious head and facial injuries sustained by Maria in the accident. The operation began yesterday afternoon and she was in theatre until this morning. Maria remains in a critical but stable condition.
Maria emerged from theatre at Addenbrooke's Hospital this morning after a lengthy operation to address the serious head and facial injuries she received in the accident at Duxford Airfield yesterday. We are grateful for the medical attention that Maria has been receiving and her family would like to thank the Neurological and Plastics surgical teams. However it is with great sadness that I must report that, due to the injuries she sustained, Maria has lost her right eye.
Maria's care and the wellbeing of her family remain our priority at this time. Her family are at the hospital and we are doing everything possible to support them. We ask for everyone's patience and understanding with regard to updates on Maria's condition. We will provide further information when it is appropriate to do so and with consideration for her family. In the meantime, we would all like to take this opportunity to praise the emergency services at Duxford Airfield, who were on stand-by yesterday, as is usual procedure for a Formula One test. With regard to the accident, we have embarked on a very comprehensive analysis of what happened and this work continues for the moment. Finally, we have been overwhelmed by messages of support for Maria, her family and the Team and we would like to express our sincere gratitude for those.
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- here are the reactions and words of encouragement to Maria from others drivers :
* Jenson Button: "Terrible accident of María De Villota ! My thoughts go to Maria and her family at this difficult time"
* Daniel Riccardo: "put Maria in our hearts today following this accident in a test of F1, this morning".
* Carmen Jorda: "all my strength and my courage to Maria following her accident this morning.." "I hope that there is nothing serious"
* Carlos Sainz Jr: "all my strength and all my courage to Maria"
* Fernando Alonso: "I just came back at home and I discovered the accident of Maria." We called her family and we hope to have more information soon. courage champion !"
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
the news of Wednesday July 4th
* The British newspaper "The Times" published a plan of what could be the future Gp of London ! according to some experts this Gp will never happen but the track is worth it !
* Ferrari has made last week some aero tests in a straight line in Spain, with Marc Gene behind the wheel, in order to evaluate new items for the Gp of Silverstone.
* Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel would not object to see Mark Webber remain one more year in the team. The Australian driver is very coveted since a rumor announced him in the Ferrari in 2013! stay tuned ...
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
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