Jules Bianchi is currently undergoing surgery after suffering a severe head injury following a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.

The 25-year-old Marussia driver crashed into a recovery vehicle after aquaplaning off the wet track at the same corner as Sauber's Adrian Sutil, who had left the circuit on the previous lap.

Sutil's car was still being removed from the area when Bianchi reached the scene of the accident and he hit the recovery vehicle, with the race being red-flagged shortly afterwards on lap 46.

"The CT scan shows that he has suffered a severe head injury and is currently undergoing surgery," an FIA statement read.

"Following this he will be moved to intensive care where he will be monitored. Mie General Hospital will issue an update as soon as further information becomes available."