Williams is sharing news about Albon
Williams driver Alexander Albon had to give up his seat during the Italian Grand Prix due to appendicitis. His team provides reassuring updates in a statement on social media.
Albon gave up his seat during the Italian Grand Prix to De Vries, who made a very good impression. The 26-year-old Thai driver experienced an appendicitis crisis on Saturday morning, just before the third free practice session and qualifying.
The runner underwent surgery right away. The statement informs us that the operation went well, but that Albon suffered from post-operative anesthesia complications. A very rare occurrence in this type of operation.
Following the diagnosis of appendicitis for Alex Albon on the morning of Saturday, September 10th, he was admitted to San Gerardo Hospital for treatment. He underwent a successful laparoscopy on Saturday afternoon.
After the surgical intervention, Alex suffered from unexpected post-operative anesthesia complications that led to respiratory failure, a known but uncommon complication. He was reintubated and transferred to the intensive care unit for support.
He made excellent progress overnight and was able to be removed from mechanical ventilation yesterday morning. He has now been transferred to a general ward and is expected to go home tomorrow. There have been no other complications.
« Alex would like to thank the nursing, anesthesia and intensive care teams of the San Gerardo Hospital – ASST Monza, the medical team of the FIA, his performance coach Patrick Harding, the Williams Racing team, and Dr. Luke Bennett from HINTSA Performance.
An update on Alex Albon.#WeAreWilliams
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) September 12, 2022
Alexander Albon will now be able to rest for three weeks and prepare for the next Grand Prix which will take place in Singapore.
