Jules Bianchi Update: Marussia Driver Out Of Artificial Coma But Remains Unconscious, Parents Say It’s An Important Step To Recovery

Marussia driver Jules Bianchi is reportedly out of artificial coma. The 25-year-old Frenchman's parents have revealed an update current condition of the Formula One, or F1 driver in a new statement.

Bianchi has been flown home and transferred to Le Centre Hospitalier Universitaire in Nice, France. For more than a month, Bianchi has stayed at the Mie General Hospital in Yokkaichi, Japan following his crash at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix.

According to the statement shared on Facebook by Bianchi's parents, Philippe and Christine, they were finally able to share encouraging news about the injured F1 driver. "Jules is no longer in the artificial coma in which he was placed shortly after the accident, however he is still unconscious," his parents said in the statement.

The statement further said that Bianchi is now able to breathe unassisted. Bianchi's vital signs are reportedly stable, but his condition remains critical. "His treatment now enters a new phase concerned with the improvement of his brain function," the statement continued.

Bianchi's parents thanked and praised the outstanding care that the Marussia driver has received during his stay at the Japanese hospital. They remain optimistic that Bianchi's condition will improve now that he will be surrounded by close family members, friends, and supporters back home.

The family requests that the media respects their privacy at this point of time. The statement said that Bianchi's family does not wish to have any interviews with journalists and other members of the press people. The family also requests for the media not to come to the hospital out of respect not only for Bianchi but also for other patients.

Nico Rosberg is one of the first to express his gladness upon hearing the positive news about Bianchi. "Good news about @Jules_Bianchi, gives me a good feeling that he is back in his home country, tous avec Jules #17," Rosberg tweeted.

"We are happy to hear that @Jules_Bianchi is back home and has made an important step, #ForzaJules," Italian F1 racing team Torro Rosso also tweeted.

On Oct. 5, Bianchi lost control of his car and crashed into a safety crane at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix. He sustained severe head injuries, which left him in medically-induced coma for seven weeks.