De Villota accident investigation report revealed

Maria de Villota tried to stop her car on July 3, 2012 when it hit a truck lift during a test session carried out by Marussia at Duxford Aerodrome (Great Britain).

The report carried out by The Health and Safety Executive (Health and Safety Office), responsible for investigating workplace accidents, revealed some details of Maria de Villota's accident, died on October 11, 2013 following the neurological consequences of her injuries.

The report, cited in particular by the BBC, established in particular that Maria de Villota had not received instructions regarding stopping the car and the gearbox ratios to use during this procedure. The front wheels locked when braking and the engine speed remained at 4100 rpm in order to avoid damage, which disturbed the driver who tried to downshift without succeeding due to safety concerns. electronic.

Marussia F1 Team was not held responsible for the accident, although the HSE report found that the height of the lift presented a risk of injury, but the victim's family reserves the right to initiate proceedings.