( CNN ) -- The family of Jules Bianchi , the Formula One racing driver who was critically injured at Sunday 's Japanese Grand Prix , have revealed that he is suffering from a `` diffuse axonal injury . '' It is a potentially devastating type of brain injury which causes widespread tearing of nerve fibers across the whole of the brain , according to the UK brain injury charity , Headway . The 25-year-old Marussia driver remains in a critical but stable state , his family said in a statement released via the F1 team 's official Facebook page . `` Jules remains in the Intensive Care Unit of the Mie General Medical Center in Yokkaichi . He has suffered a diffuse axonal injury and is in a critical but stable condition , '' the statement said . `` The medical professionals at the hospital are providing the very best treatment and care and we are grateful for everything they have done for Jules since his accident . '' The Frenchman sustained his injuries after coming off the track and colliding with a recovery vehicle that was removing Adrian Sutil 's Sauber car -- the German driver had skidded off the track at turn seven moments earlier in a rain-affected race . `` This is a very difficult time for our family , but the messages of support and affection for Jules from all over the world have been a source of great comfort to us . We would like to express our sincere appreciation , '' the statement said . `` We are also grateful for the presence of Professor Gerard Saillant , President of the FIA Medical Commission , and Professor Alessandro Frati , Neurosurgeon of the University of Rome La Sapienza , who has travelled to Japan at the request of Scuderia Ferrari . `` They arrived at the hospital today and met with the medical personnel responsible for Jules ' treatment , in order to be fully informed of his clinical status so that they are able to advise the family . `` The hospital will continue to monitor and treat Jules and further medical updates will be provided when appropriate . '' Read more : Marussia request patience on Bianchi condition . Read more : Bianchi suffers 'severe head injury '
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 .