Heidi Dawson, Controller BBC Radio 5 Live, said: “Everyone at 5 Live is thinking of Jennie and is wishing the best for her and her family. We look forward to welcoming her back on air whenever she feels ready.”
Her announcement triggered a flood of well-wishes, with McLaren posting: “Wishing you a speedy recovery, Jennie. The entire team sends their love and strength as we look forward to seeing you back in the paddock.”
Aston Martin wrote: “Jennie, we’re all sending you lots of love and our best wishes for your recovery. We look forward to seeing you in the paddock again soon.”
A reply from the Twitter account for Silverstone read: “Sending love and strength to you and your family Jennie, from all of us at @SilverstoneUK. We hope to see you in the paddock again very soon.”
And another from the account for F1 itself read: “Thinking of you Jennie, and wishing you all the very best with your recovery, from us all at F1.”
The new F1 season is scheduled to begin in Bahrain on March 5.