Marussia F1 driver Jules Bianchi’s condition is still critical despite an emergency operation to treat the head injury he sustained after crashing at the Japanese GP in Suzuka City last weekend.
The Frenchman had lost control of his MR03 car at Turn 7 of the Suzuka International Racing Course, which caused a collision with a recovery tractor at 110mph.
Bianchi was immediately rushed to the Mie Prefectural General Medical Centre in Yokkaichi for a CT scan, the results of which clarified the need for immediate brain surgery.
Weather conditions prevented the 25-year-old from being transported to the medical facility via helicopter; an ambulance was used instead.
Bianchi has since been transferred to the intensive care unit following the operation, and still relies on a respirator to breathe, according to sources.
Sauber driver Adrian Sutil, whose crash on the same bend in the previous lap was why the tractor Bianchi hit had been deployed, stayed behind to speak to medical staff following the crash. Speaking to reporters, Sutil has since emphasised the lack of a safety car and the timing of the race as major factors to consider following the incident.
“With respect to this corner – everyone knows this is one of the trickiest, when it’s getting late and the rain increases, if you have an accident there you should probably think about a safety car” Sutil stated.
“When we came in, the visibility was OK, the track was OK to drive, but it just got a little bit dark a bit early and maybe we should have stopped the race a bit earlier”
Marussia, Bianchi’s family, the rest of the F1 and fans alike await better news surrounding the driver’s condition and the circumstances of the race.
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