Former Formula One test driver Maria de Villota passed away aged 33. "It is presumed to be death by natural causes," a National Police spokeswoman said Friday.
Maria de Villota: 1980-2013 —
Former Formula One test driver Maria de Villota passed away aged 33. "It is presumed to be death by natural causes," a National Police spokeswoman said Friday.
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Spain's De Villota was the first female driver to join a Formula One team in 20 years.
Joining the men —
Spain's De Villota was the first female driver to join a Formula One team in 20 years.
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Maria's father Emilio de Villota is a pilot and former racing driver. He runs his own team in the Spanish Formula Three championship.
F1 family —
Maria's father Emilio de Villota is a pilot and former racing driver. He runs his own team in the Spanish Formula Three championship.
He entered 15 Formula One races between 1976 and 1982, but qualified to start only two of them with a best finish of 13th.
Like father, like daughter? —
He entered 15 Formula One races between 1976 and 1982, but qualified to start only two of them with a best finish of 13th.