Alex Albon suffered respiratory failure
Nyck de Vries replaced the Alex Albon in Italy, after he fell ill, and finished ninth. Alex Albon suffered a respiratory failure and was placed on a ventilator following complications from an appendicitis surgery. He missed the Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
He was transferred to the San Gerardo Hospital for Surgery, but ended up in intensive care and required assistance with breathing.
Alex Albon was taken off the ventilator on Saturday before being released from hospital on Tuesday.
Alex Albon has been released from hospital according to Williams
Williams confirmed that Albon has been released from hospital and is now recovering at home in Monaco.
F1 posted a message on Twitter saying “Alex Albon will be back behind the wheel of his Williams.” Albon missed the last race at the Italian GP three weeks ago after being hospitalized with appendicitis. He had taken part in Friday’s practice at Monza then became ill and had surgery on the Saturday.
“Firstly, I’d just like to thank everyone for all their messages and support over the Italian Grand Prix weekend,” Albon said on F1’s website. “My preparation for Singapore has been a little different than normal, but I’m feeling good and I’ve done everything possible to get ready for one of the most physical races on the calendar.”
The 26-year-old Albon is raring to go at the Marina Bay Street circuit but anticipates a difficult time at the night race on twisting track with high heat and humidity
“I am not underestimating how big of a challenge this is going to be, but I am looking forward to hitting the track on Friday and getting back driving,” he said. “It’s a great street circuit and the closest race to home for me in Thailand, so I’m really excited to be here and to see the fans that have turned out.”
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