Williams driver Albon treated in intensive care after respiratory failure
Tuesday, 13 September 2022
Albon is expected to return to for the next round of racing in Singapore.
Williams driver Alex Albon suffered complications following surgery for appendicitis that led to respiratory failure and intensive care, but he is expected to return home on Tuesday.
It was announced on Saturday that Albon would not race in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, having been transferred to hospital, with Nyck de Vries deputising in his place and finishing ninth to secure points in his first ever F1 race.
Albon is expected to return to for the next round of racing in Singapore, but a statement issued by Williams on Monday detailed complications that arose after the 26-year-old's surgery.
"Further to Alex Albon's diagnosis of appendicitis on the morning of Saturday 10 September, he was admitted to San Gerardo hospital for treatment. He underwent a successful laparoscopic surgery on Saturday lunchtime," the statement said.
"Following surgery, Alex 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 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 return home tomorrow. There were no other complications.
"Alex's full focus is on recovery and preparation ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix later this month."
Appendicitis, surgery and no racing isn’t what I was expecting this weekend!
— Alex Albon (@alex_albon) September 10, 2022
Negatives:
- Missing out on what looks like a strong weekend for us
- Pain
Positives
- Weight reduction for Singapore
- Cool scars pic.twitter.com/HOfA18eF5W
