María de Villota
Encyclopedia
María de Villota Comba is a Spanish race car driver
. She is the daughter of former Formula One
driver Emilio de Villota
, and sister of Emilio de Villota, Jr.
, who like his sister competed in Formula Palmer Audi
.
and ADAC Procar Series
. In August 2009, she signed with Atlético Madrid to race for the remainder of the season in the Superleague Formula
open wheel racing series.
team confirmed reports that De Villota recently made her F1 test debut in a Renault R29
at the Paul Ricard circuit
, and that her management is in talks to secure her a test driver seat in the future. In December she reiterated her desire to work with the team in 2011, adding that she was in advanced talks over a third driver role.
Driving
Driving is the controlled operation and movement of a land vehicle, such as a car, truck or bus.Although direct operation of a bicycle and a mounted animal are commonly referred to as riding, such operators are legally considered drivers and are required to obey the rules of the road...
. She is the daughter of former Formula One
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
driver Emilio de Villota
Emilio de Villota
Emilio de Villota Ruíz is a former racing driver from Spain, born in Madrid. He participated in 15 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 2 May 1976...
, and sister of Emilio de Villota, Jr.
Emilio de Villota, Jr.
Emilio de Villota, Jr. is a Spanish racing driver, son of former Aurora champion Emilio de Villota and younger brother of Maria de Villota. He has competed in such series as Euroseries 3000, F3000 International Masters, Porsche Supercup and the Spanish Formula Three Championship.-External links:*...
, who like his sister competed in Formula Palmer Audi
Formula Palmer Audi
Formula Palmer Audi, officially abbreviated to FPA, and sometimes informally abbreviated to Palmer Audi, was a one-make class of open wheel Formula racing founded in 1998 by former Formula One driver, Jonathan Palmer. It was based in the United Kingdom , and was organised and operated by MotorSport...
.
Career
De Villota has competed in World Touring Car ChampionshipWorld Touring Car Championship
For the video game, known as World Touring Car Championship in Japan, see TOCA World Touring CarsThe FIA World Touring Car Championship is an international Touring Car championship sanctioned by the FIA.-History:...
and ADAC Procar Series
ADAC Procar Series
The ADAC Procar-Serie is a yearly motorsport series organized by German automobile club ADAC in Germany and some surrounding countries. The series has been running since 1995.-Current status:...
. In August 2009, she signed with Atlético Madrid to race for the remainder of the season in the Superleague Formula
Superleague Formula
Superleague Formula is an open wheel single seater motor racing formula, which started in 2008, at Donington Park in the United Kingdom. The league introduced team sponsorship by association football clubs. It goes by the saying 'The Beautiful Race: Football at 300 km/h'. By 2011 the link with...
open wheel racing series.
Formula One
On 18 August 2011, the Lotus Renault GPRenault F1
Lotus Renault GP, formerly the Renault F1 Team, is a British Formula One racing team. The Oxfordshire-based team can trace its roots back through the Benetton team of the late 1980s and 1990s to the Toleman team of the early 1980s. Renault had also competed in various forms since , before taking...
team confirmed reports that De Villota recently made her F1 test debut in a Renault R29
Renault R29
The Renault R29 is a Formula One racing car designed by the ING Renault F1 Team with which they contested the 2009 Formula One World Championships as ING Renault F1 Team for the 1st to the 14th Grand Prix of the 2009 season...
at the Paul Ricard circuit
Circuit Paul Ricard
The Paul Ricard Circuit is a motorsport race track built at Le Castellet, near Marseille, France, in 1969 with finance from the eccentric drinks magnate Paul Ricard, who created what essentially became Pernod Ricard...
, and that her management is in talks to secure her a test driver seat in the future. In December she reiterated her desire to work with the team in 2011, adding that she was in advanced talks over a third driver role.
2009
(Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)| Year | Team | Operator | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Position | Points | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 2009 Superleague Formula season The 2009 Superleague Formula season was the second Superleague Formula championship. The series has been rebranded "Superleague Formula by Sonangol" for this season and also 2010 with the Angolan oil company becoming the title sponsor... |
Atlético Madrid | Alan Docking Racing Alan Docking Racing Alan Docking Racing is motor racing team based in Silverstone, United Kingdom. The team was formed in 1975 by Australian Alan Docking.... |
MAG 2009 Magny-Cours Superleague Formula round The 2009 Magny-Cours Superleague Formula round was the opening round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on June 28, 2009. Liverpool F.C. and A.C. Milan shared the two race wins, with Liverpool also being the Weekend Winner after winning the six-car Super Final... |
ZOL 2009 Zolder Superleague Formula round The 2009 Zolder Superleague Formula round was the second round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on July 19, 2009. The main support series for the event was the EuroBOSS series... |
DON 2009 Donington Superleague Formula round The 2009 Donington Park Superleague Formula round was the third round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on August 2, 2009... |
EST 2009 Estoril Superleague Formula round The 2009 Estoril Superleague Formula round was the fourth round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on September 6, 2009.-Qualifying:SC Corinthians took his 3rd Superleague Formula pole of the season.... |
MOZ 2009 Monza Superleague Formula round The 2009 Monza Superleague Formula round was the fifth round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on October 4, 2009.-Qualifying:* In each group, the top four qualify for the quarter-finals.-Group A:-Group B:... |
JAR 2009 Jarama Superleague Formula round The 2009 Jarama Superleague Formula round was the sixth round and last of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on November 8, 2009.-Qualifying:... |
15th | 202 | ||||||
| 14 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 7 | |||||||||||
2009 Super Final Results
- Super Final results in 2009 did not count for points towards the main championship.
Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 2009 2009 Superleague Formula seasonThe 2009 Superleague Formula season was the second Superleague Formula championship. The series has been rebranded "Superleague Formula by Sonangol" for this season and also 2010 with the Angolan oil company becoming the title sponsor...Atlético Madrid
Alan Docking RacingAlan Docking RacingAlan Docking Racing is motor racing team based in Silverstone, United Kingdom. The team was formed in 1975 by Australian Alan Docking....MAG 2009 Magny-Cours Superleague Formula roundThe 2009 Magny-Cours Superleague Formula round was the opening round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on June 28, 2009. Liverpool F.C. and A.C. Milan shared the two race wins, with Liverpool also being the Weekend Winner after winning the six-car Super Final...ZOL 2009 Zolder Superleague Formula roundThe 2009 Zolder Superleague Formula round was the second round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on July 19, 2009. The main support series for the event was the EuroBOSS series...DON 2009 Donington Superleague Formula roundThe 2009 Donington Park Superleague Formula round was the third round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on August 2, 2009...EST 2009 Estoril Superleague Formula roundThe 2009 Estoril Superleague Formula round was the fourth round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on September 6, 2009.-Qualifying:SC Corinthians took his 3rd Superleague Formula pole of the season....
DNQMOZ 2009 Monza Superleague Formula roundThe 2009 Monza Superleague Formula round was the fifth round of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on October 4, 2009.-Qualifying:* In each group, the top four qualify for the quarter-finals.-Group A:-Group B:...
N/AJAR 2009 Jarama Superleague Formula roundThe 2009 Jarama Superleague Formula round was the sixth round and last of the 2009 Superleague Formula season, with the races taking place on November 8, 2009.-Qualifying:...
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