Jules Bianchi Latest Update: Driver's Family Issues New Statement Saying He Remains Critical But Stable It has now been a full month since the horrific crash at the Japanese Grand Prix that sent Marussia Formula One Team driver Jules Bianchi to the hospital on October 5. He has since undergone surgery on his brain due to the massive head trauma that he suffered. His family has released a new statement through the Marussia Formula Team to give update son his condition.
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Marussia Formula One driver Jules Bianchi of France speaks to the media after a news conference at the Suzuka circuit October 2, 2014. French driver Bianchi was taken to hospital after being seriously injured in a crash that brought a halt to a wet Japanese Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday. Picture taken October 2, 2014.
"His condition continues to be classified by the medical professionals here as critical but stable." The statement began. It may be remembered that the initial statement released by the family gave the same report four weeks ago. They stated that the injured driver is still at the Mie Genera Hospital in Yokkaichi Japan, close to the Suzuka Formula One Racing Circuit.
The statement also said that while there is no big development to report about Bianchi's condition, the family members feel that they owe it to the public to issue a statement to show their appreciation of the outpouring support. It also said that despite having plans about any further treatment for Bianchi, they have decided to keep him at the medical facility in Yokkaichi for the mean time.
The family has already previously praised the medical team in Japan for their excellent work. Specialists had been brought in from Europe in order to possibly facilitate a transition of the drivers' care should he be moved back to Europe. However, the latest statement made it clear that he will remain in Japan for the time being.
While the driver's condition remains stable, his father had earlier stated that his son is in a desperate situation. He also shared that they are in constant fear that a call will come in telling them the dreadful news that he had given up the fight. However, he also stated that his son is continuing the fight albeit with little progress to speak of.
The Marussia F1 team ran only one car during the inaugural Russian Grand Prix in Sochi. Unfortunately, despite the team's efforts to continue fighting on the track, they were forced to miss the USA Grand Prix last week as well as the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend due to financial reasons. It remains to be seen if the team will come back for the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi later this month.