Formula 1 team Marussia have confirmed that their test driver Maria de Villota has regained consciousness in hospital.
The 32-year-old suffered what was described as "life threatening" injuries during a testing session in Cambridgeshire earlier today.
While she still remains under medical supervision, a statement from Marussia has revealed that her condition may be improving.
"Further to the accident involving the Marussia F1 Team's Test Driver Maria de Villota this morning, the team can confirm that Maria was transferred by ambulance from Duxford Airfield, where the accident happened, to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge," the statement read.
"Since Maria's arrival at the hospital at approximately 10.45am this morning, she has been receiving the best medical attention possible at the hospital, which is the region's major trauma centre. Maria is conscious and medical assessments are ongoing. The team will await the outcome of these assessments before providing further comment.
"The team's first priority at this time is Maria and her family."
De Villota joined Marussia in March of this year.
