Tuesday 14 October 2014

Jules Bianchi situation remains 'challenging'

Jules Bianchi's situation remains "challenging" and he is still in a "critical but stable condition" in intensive care after the diffuse axonal traumatic brain injury sustained in the accident at the Japanese Grand Prix, it has been confirmed on Tuesday (14/10/14).


Marussia issued another statement on behalf of Bianchi's family, in conjunction with Mie General Medical Center in Yokkaichi, where the Frenchman is being cared for, it comes exactly one week after the last one.

"The past nine days have been extremely difficult for Jules and his family," read the statement.

"As a consequence of the accident at Suzuka, a number of medical challenges have needed to be overcome and the situation remains challenging due to the diffuse axonal traumatic brain injury Jules has sustained.

"Jules remains in a critical but stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit of Mie General Medical Center in Yokkaichi.

"The Bianchi family continue to be comforted by the thoughts and prayers of Jules' many fans and the motor sport community.

"In particular, the many demonstrations of support and affection during the course of the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi were of enormous comfort to Jules' parents and the relatives and friends also present at the hospital.

"The family will provide further medical updates when appropriate."

Bianchi sustained his injuries during the race at last weeks Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, when he struck a recovery vehicle which had been working to clear Adrian Sutil's crashed Sauber at the exit of the Dunlop Curve.

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