Marussia have given an update on Jules Bianchi following a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix which meant the Frenchman had to be rushed to hospital for an operation to relieve pressure on his brain.
The 25-year-old remains “critical but stable” at Japan’s Mie Hospital and his injuries have been described as “challenging” due to the severity.
“The past nine days have been extremely difficult for Jules and his family,” read a statement from Marussia on behalf of the Bianchi 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.”
His family, who remain at his bedside, also thanked everyone for their support over the past week.
“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.”
