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Marussia call for patience following Jules Bianchi’s brain surgery F1: Marussia call for patience following Jules Bianchi’s brain surgery
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The Formula One team Marussia have released a statement calling for “patience and understanding” after their French driver, Jules Bianchi, underwent brain surgery following a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.The Formula One team Marussia have released a statement calling for “patience and understanding” after their French driver, Jules Bianchi, underwent brain surgery following a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
On Sunday the 25-year-old’s car hit a recovery vehicle, which was removing the Sauber of Adrian Sutil that had come off the track at the same corner, and suffered a serious head injury.On Sunday the 25-year-old’s car hit a recovery vehicle, which was removing the Sauber of Adrian Sutil that had come off the track at the same corner, and suffered a serious head injury.
The team statement read: “Following the accident involving Jules Bianchi during yesterday’s 2014 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit, the Marussia F1 Team would like to acknowledge the huge outpouring of support and affection for Jules and the Team at this very difficult time.The team statement read: “Following the accident involving Jules Bianchi during yesterday’s 2014 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit, the Marussia F1 Team would like to acknowledge the huge outpouring of support and affection for Jules and the Team at this very difficult time.
“With regard to the communication of information concerning Jules’ medical condition, we will respect, and be guided by, the wishes of the Bianchi family. Together with Jules’ care, they will remain our highest priority. Therefore, we would ask for patience and understanding with regard to further medical updates, which will be communicated in conjunction with the Mie General Medical Center in Yokkaichi, where Jules is being treated, when they feel it is appropriate.“With regard to the communication of information concerning Jules’ medical condition, we will respect, and be guided by, the wishes of the Bianchi family. Together with Jules’ care, they will remain our highest priority. Therefore, we would ask for patience and understanding with regard to further medical updates, which will be communicated in conjunction with the Mie General Medical Center in Yokkaichi, where Jules is being treated, when they feel it is appropriate.
“Representatives of the Marussia F1 Team and Scuderia Ferrari will remain at the hospital to support Jules and the Bianchi family.”“Representatives of the Marussia F1 Team and Scuderia Ferrari will remain at the hospital to support Jules and the Bianchi family.”