All our thoughts are with fellow countryman Jules Bianchi. We are hoping for the best, and our Hearts and Thoughts are with him and with his Family. Last evening, governing body the FIA said Jules (Bianchi) would be operated on before being moved to intensive care. They reported he was unconscious when he was taken to hospital at Suzuka. Bianchi was injured after hitting a recovery vehicle, prompting the stoppage of the rain-affected race in Suzuka after 44 laps. youtu.be/4lUOnuNN11w Earlier reports in the French media said Bianchi was breathing on his own following surgery. However there are now conflicting accounts. Several media outlets are seeking clarification on his condition. Bianchi lost control close to where Sauber driver Adrian Sutil had spun and hit the tire barrier. As a recovery vehicle was lifting Sutils car, Bianchi travelled across the run-off area and hit the back of the tractor. Having been taken by ambulance from the circuit to nearby Mie General Hospital, CT scans revealed Bianchi had a severe head injury. The race had earlier started under safety car conditions after a heavy downpour on Sunday morning as storms that preceded the approaching typhoon Phanfone hit Suzuka. The FIA issued a statement alongside Marussia confirming more details about the crash. On lap 42 Adrian Sutil lost control of his car, spun and hit the tyre barrier outside of turn seven, it read. The marshals displayed double-waved yellow flags before the corner to warn drivers of the incident. A recovery vehicle was dispatched in order to lift the car and take it to a place of safety behind the guardrail. While this was being done, the driver of car 17, Jules Bianchi, lost control of (his) car, travelled across the run-off area and hit the back of the tractor. Once the marshals reported that the driver was injured, medical teams were dispatched and the safety car was deployed. These were followed by an extrication team and an ambulance. What really upsets me is to see the marshall in the tower where the accident occured to cntinue to display the green flag. It took him well in excess of 1mn to display the yellow flag, when the accident happened right in front of him. Bianchi, who is in his second season in Formula 1, was born into a family of racing drivers. His grandfather Mauro was a three-times champion in the GT category while his great uncle Lucien competed in 19 grands prix from 1959-1968 and also won the 1968 Le Mans 24 Hour Race. He scored a memorable ninth place in Monaco this year, giving the back-of-the grid Marussia team their first points since their debut in 2010. All my thoughts are with Jules and his family. Hang on Jules...
Posted on: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 17:58:36 +0000
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