Following her release from hospital in spain, Maria De Villota has returned home for the first time since her testing accident.

De Villota was moved from Addenbrooke's hospital in the UK to La Paz hospital in Spain last week as her condition improved, a statement today confirming she has now checked out.

"The patient's general conditions are good, which allowed (us) to release her yesterday," read the statement. "In the last six days, she has been treated by specialists of the Plastic and Neurological Surgery Services, and the Ophthalmology Department, who will continue to follow her, as she will need to undergo periodical checks and treatments."

"From a neurological point of view, the patient does not present any deficit and does not need any surgery. The specialists have made no special remarks but will continue to follow her in the forthcoming period of time.

"As communicated previously, the patient has lost her right eye, as a consequence of the serious trauma suffered, and she will be closely followed by the Ophthalmology Service. The specialists of the Plastic Surgery Service will be responsible for following the serious injuries to her face and correcting the effects of those."

Last week the Marussia team released a statement confirming de Villota had returned to Spain and pledging to support to her recovery. "The Marussia F1 Team - the staff, race drivers Timo Glock and Charles Pic, and all those associated with the team - wish Maria well with the next stage of her recovery. The management team will continue to liaise closely with Maria and her family and provide any assistance possible during the coming months."