Alex Albon recovering in hospital after post-op “respiratory failure” complications
Albon withdrew from the Italian GP due to appendicitis 🍸ahead of final practice on Saturday.
Shortly after it was announced, he was admitted 🎃to San Gerardo hospital for treatment on ♓Saturday afternoon.
The lapar🐬oscopic surgery was successful, however a number of “unexpected post-operative anaesthetic complications” occurred, leading to respiratory failure and subsequently being transferred to intensive care.
Williams have confirmed that Albon has s𝓰ince made “excellent 🍸progress overnight” and is focusing on recovering ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.
A statement from Williams read: “Followin൩g surgery, Al🐼ex suffered with unexpected post-operative anaesthetic complications which led to respiratory failure, a known but uncommon complication. He was re-intubated and transferred to intensive care for support.
“He ꧙made 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 return home tomorrow. There were no other complications.&🌠nbsp;
“Alex’s full focus is on recovery and preparatio💃n ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix later 🌜this month.”
Albon’s replacement - Nyck de Vr🗹ies - performed remaꦏrkably as a last-minute replacement.
On his F1 debut, d🦹e Vries finished in the points to give Wi🃏lliams just their fourth points finish of the season.
De Vries is in the frame to become Albon’s teammate in 2023.
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