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Bianchi official update: "Neurological status remains unchanged"

Here is the latest update on the condition of Jules Bianchi, straight from his parents Philippe and Christine.

Adam Cooper

Adam Cooper

Edited: Dec 30, 2014, 8:10 PM

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Ferrari F14-T engine cover carrying a message of support for Jules Bianchi

The Marussia F1 Team MR03 of Jules Bianchi, carries messages of support, with the hashtags #ForzaJules and #JB17

The FIA hold a Press Conference to discuss the accident involving Marussia F1 Team Driver Jules Bianchi, at the Japanese GP in Suzuka: Charlie Whiting, FIA Delegate; Jean Todt, FIA President; Jean-Charles Piette, FIA Medical Chief; Dr Ian Roberts, FIA Doc

Marussia F1 Team mechanic carries the #JB17 hashtag as a message of support for Jules Bianchi

The Marussia F1 Team MR03 of Jules Bianchi, carries messages of support, with the hashtags #ForzaJules and #JB17 and will not be run this weekend

Adrian Sutil, Sauber F1 Team looks on as the safety team at work after the crash of Jules Bianchi, Marussia F1 Team

Jules Bianchi, Marussia F1 Team MR03

A Get Well Soon banner for Jules Bianchi, Marussia F1 Team

Jules Bianchi, Marussia F1 Team

The family of Jules Bianchi says that there has been no change to the Frenchman's condition after his first few weeks in hospital in Nice, but they stressed that he continues to fight.

In a statement they also expressed their thanks for the messages of support they have received.

“As we reach the conclusion of a difficult year for our family, we wanted to take this opportunity to provide a further update regarding Jules’ medical situation, per our pledge to communicate continued information, when appropriate, to his many fans.

Whilst there is no significant information to report, we take a great deal of comfort from the fact that Jules continues to fight, as we knew he would

Bianchi family

“It was a significant and very comforting step for us to be able to bring Jules home to France last month, to continue his rehabilitation surrounded by his family and friends. This is very important for Jules and also for us.

The best treatment

“Since that time, Jules has received the very best treatment in the Intensive Care Unit of Le Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice (CHU) and now at the CHU’s rehabilitation centre for this kind of trauma.

“Jules’ neurological status remains unchanged; he is unconscious but able to breathe unaided. Whilst there is no significant information to report, we take a great deal of comfort from the fact that Jules continues to fight, as we knew he would, and this has enabled the medical professionals caring for him to commence the planned, but very painstaking, programme of rehabilitation therapy.

Thank you for your support

“As we reflect on the events of the past few months, we would like to acknowledge once again the overwhelming warmth and affection shown towards our son. These continue to be challenging times for our family, but the knowledge that he has touched the lives of so many people all around the world has helped us through.

“We would also like to acknowledge the respect and support shown by the media towards our family during this time, for which we are extremely grateful.

“We will continue to provide information when it is possible to do so and our sincere appreciation to everyone who continues to pray for Jules.”

Bianchi Family

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