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On
lap 42, Adrian Sutil lost control of his car, spun and hit the tyre
barrier on the outside of Turn 7. The marshals displayed double waved
yellow flags before the corner to warn drivers of the incident. A
recovery vehicle was despatched 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
despatched and the Safety Car was deployed. These were followed by an
extrication team and an ambulance.
The
driver was removed from the car, taken to the circuit medical centre
and then by ambulance to Mie General Hospital.
The
CT scan shows that he has suffered a severe head injury and he is
currently undergoing surgery. Following this he will be moved to
intensive care where he will be monitored.
Mie
General Hospital will issue an update as soon as further information
becomes available.
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