María de Villota
Race car driver and test driver
Born
1980
45 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A race car driver competed in various championships, including the European Formula Three. Served as a test driver for the Marussia F1 Team during the 2012 Formula One season. Suffered a serious accident during testing in 2012, which led to significant challenges but continued to advocate for safety in motorsport. Recognized for contributions to increasing the visibility of women in motorsports.
Competed in European Formula Three
Test driver for Marussia F1 Team in 2012
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