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F1 driver Jules Bianchi injured in crash
(CNN) - Marussia driver Jules Bianchi underwent emergency surgery for a "severe head injury" after crashing in the closing stages of Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton won the typhoon-hit race to extend his title lead over second-placed Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg, but his victory was totally overshadowed by the accident to 25-year-old Frenchman Bianchi.
With nine laps of the scheduled 53 remaining, the race was under a red flag after Adrian Sutil of Sauber crashed at turn eight of the Suzuka circuit.
As Sutil's car was being recovered, Bianchi's Marussia careered off at the same place, ploughing into the truck which was being used to remove Sutil's car.
Medical staff rushed to Bianchi's aid and he was taken to the nearby Mie Prefectural General Medical Center by ambulance.
Motorsport's governing body, the FIA, later released a statement with an update on his condition.
"The CT scan shows that he has suffered a severe head injury and is currently undergoing surgery," read the statement. "Following this he will be moved to intensive care where he will be monitored."
Makoto Sakaeda, the official in charge of communication at the hospital, told CNN that the operation was complete and that Bianchi remained at the facility.
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Hamilton's third straight victory stretched his advantage over Rosberg in the championship standings to 10 points with four rounds remaining
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