| Nationality | FRA |
| Born | 03.08.1989, Nice |
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A Medical Update Regarding Jules Bianchi
Posted: 14.10.2014
Source: Ferrari
Maranello, 14 October – Jules Bianchi’s family, in conjunction with the Mie General Medical Center, has issued the following update on the Frenchman’s condition. It has been distributed on their behalf by the Marussia F1 Team. Here is the full text.
MEDIA INFORMATION │ 14 October 2014
A Medical Update Regarding Jules Bianchi
Yokkaichi, Japan
14 October 2014, 00.00hrs local/16.00hrs BST
At the request of the family of Jules Bianchi, and in conjunction with the Mie General Medical Center in Yokkaichi, the Marussia F1 Team is able to provide the following information regarding Jules’ medical condition:
The past nine days have been extremely difficult for Jules and his 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. 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.
The family will provide further medical updates when appropriate.
A Statement from the family of Jules Bianchi
Posted: 07.10.2014
Source: Ferrari
Maranello, 7 October – Jules Bianchi’s family, in conjunction with the Mie General Medical Center, has issued the following update on the Frenchman’s condition. It has been distributed on their behalf by the Marussia F1 Team. Here is the full text.
MEDIA INFORMATION │ 7 October 2014
A Statement from the family of Jules Bianchi
Yokkaichi, Japan
7 October 2014, 23.00hrs local/15.00hrs BST
The following statement is provided by the family of Jules Bianchi, in conjunction with the Mie General Medical Center, and is distributed on their behalf by the Marussia F1 Team.
“This is a very difficult time for our family, but the messages of support and affection for Jules from all over the world have been a source of great comfort to us. We would like to express our sincere appreciation.
Jules remains in the Intensive Care Unit of the Mie General Medical Center in Yokkaichi. He has suffered a diffuse axonal injury and is in a critical but stable condition. The medical professionals at the hospital are providing the very best treatment and care and we are grateful for everything they have done for Jules since his accident.
We are also grateful for the presence of Professor Gerard Saillant, President of the FIA Medical Commission, and Professor Alessandro Frati, Neurosurgeon of the University of Rome La Sapienza, who has travelled to Japan at the request of Scuderia Ferrari. They arrived at the hospital today and met with the medical personnel responsible for Jules’ treatment, in order to be fully informed of his clinical status so that they are able to advise the family. Professors Saillant and Frati acknowledge the excellent care being provided by the Mie General Medical Center and would like to thank their Japanese colleagues.
The hospital will continue to monitor and treat Jules and further medical updates will be provided when appropriate.”
#ForzaJules
Posted: 06.10.2014
Source: Ferrari
Maranello, 6 October – In this very difficult moment the thoughts of the Scuderia and of all the Ferrari supporters are with Jules. Respecting the measures agreed by the family with the Marussia F1 Team we will not be reporting updates on his condition. Here’s the statement issued by the English team.
MEDIA ADVISORY │ 6 October 2014
Jules Bianchi Accident, 2014 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
Yokkaichi, Japan
6 October 2014, 16.00hrs local/08.00hrs BST
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.
Representatives of the Marussia F1 Team and Scuderia Ferrari will remain at the hospital to support Jules and the Bianchi family.