Alex Albon recovering in hospital after suffering respiratory failure during Italian Grand Prix weekend

Alex Albon suffered a respiratory failure which put him in intensive care after his appendicitis surgery, his Williams team have stated. Albon was forced to miss the Italian Grand Prix at the weekend after being diagnosed with appendicitis on Saturday morning at Monza. Ad He underwent surgery which was successful, but suffered respiratory complications following the operation.

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He has now been transferred to a general ward and is expected to return home tomorrow. There were no other complications. “Alex’s full focus is on recovery and preparation ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix later this month.