Family of F1 driver injured at today 's German GP reveal further details on condition . Marussia suffering from an `` diffuse axonal injury '' according to family statement . The injury causes widespread tearing of nerve fibers in brain , according to Japan brain injury charity . Bianchi collided with a recovery vehicle attempting to remove a competitor 's car at side of track .
Family of F1 driver injured at Sunday 's Japanese GP reveal further details on condition . Jules Bianchi suffering from an `` diffuse axonal injury '' according to family statement . The injury causes widespread tearing of nerve fibers in brain , according to UK brain injury charity . Bianchi collided with a recovery vehicle attempting to remove a competitor 's car at side of track .