Bianchi in a ‘critical but stable’ condition

Marussia driver Jules Bianchi is in a critical but stable condition following surgery to treat the severe head injury he suffered in a serious accident in Sunday’s 2014 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Bianchi’s family in conjunction with the Mie General Medical Center in Yokkaichi, the Frenchman suffered a diffuse axonal injury and remains in intensive care