Juan Manuel Correa, pilot involved in the F2 accident, is induced to coma

After being diagnosed in London with an "acute respiratory distress syndrome", Juan Manuel suffered a respiratory failure and is currently in an Intensive Care Unit specializing in respiratory injuries in a state of induced coma and with the help of an ECMO machine.

Mexico City, September 7 (EFE) .- The Ecuadorian-American pilot with residence in Barcelona (Spain) Juan Manuel Correa, who on Saturday August 31 was involved in the accident that ended the life of the French Anthoine Hubert during the race dispute of Formula 2 in the Belgian circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, it is located in induced coma In a hospital in London.

Correa's parents have informed their son's medical progress in a statement in which they appreciate the support samples received and report the current situation of the pilot. "His condition is critical, but stable," he adds.

After being diagnosed in London with an “acute respiratory distress syndrome”, Juan Manuel suffered a respiratory failure and “is currently in an Intensive Care Unit specializing in respiratory injuries in a state of induced coma and with the help of an ECMO machine” , explains the statement.

In addition to the thanks, the family requests privacy and shows its condolences to the Hubert family. "Our hearts are broken, and we imagine the pain that this loss has brought them."

Frenchman Anthoine Hubert, of the Arden team, died after a tremendous accident suffered in the first Formula 2 race at the Belgian Spa circuit. He was rammed at high speed by Juan Manuel Correa's car in the Raidillon area, after going off track and having hit the protections of the right zone.