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David Davies
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F1 driver Bianchi remains in critical but stable condition

The driver suffered a serious head injury after crashing during the Japanese Grand Prix .

FORMULA ONE DRIVER Jules Bianchi remains in a critical but stable condition, a statement today confirmed.

The driver suffered a serious head injury after crashing during the Japanese Grand Prix and has been in intensive care ever since.

Today, an update on the driver’s condition was released at the request of Biancht’s family, and in conjunction with the Mie General Medical Centre in Yokkaichi. It read:

“The past nine days have been extremely difficult for Jules and his family. 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.”

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