Jules Bianchi Update: ‘When There Is Progress In His Condition, We Will Tell,’ Says Bianchi's Father

More than two months after crashing his car at the Japanese Grand Prix, Jules Bianchi's condition has not changed. The Marussia Frenchman Formula One, or F1, driver remains in a critical but stable condition, according to the latest statement of his father Philippe.

In an interview with French news outlet Var Matin, Philippe revealed that they are looking forward to seeing changes on Jules' condition, but they understand that it will take time and patience before they can really see significant changes on the 25-year-old F1 driver. "When there is real progress, we will tell," Philippe said.

The French news outlet further reported that Philippe and the rest of the Bianchi clan travel daily to visit Jules at Saint-Roch hospital. Philippe reportedly said that their family is trying hard to cope with the tough situation. He said they try to be strong because they know Jules is a strong person. He added that they are always at his bedside and giving Jules as much energy as they can give him.

Philippe, who had previously made great points about the importance of privacy in a statement that the family released on Facebook in November, said that they appreciate that the Nice community has protected them from the media. He said that it was a good thing that media and their cameras were kept at bay.

Recently, it has been reported that Jules may be at fault for his accident at the Japanese Grand Prix. The results of the investigation of the accident panel that looked into the crash revealed that Jules did not slow down under warning flags prior to the accident. Instead of slowing down, Jules pressed the brake and throttle at the same time. As a result, Jules crashed into the safety crane at very high speeds. His helmet hit the crane, which was believed to have been the cause of his severe head injuries.

Jules has stayed at the General Mie Hospital in Yokkaichi, Japan for more than a month after his accident. He was transferred to his home town in Nice, France in November.