Alex Albon suffered ‘respiratory failure’ after appendicitis surgery

Albon, 26, was ruled out of the Italian Grand Prix in Monza with appendicitis on Saturday morning
Alex Albon was ruled out of the Italian Grand Prix with appendicitis (David Davies/PA)
Alex Albon was ruled out of the Italian Grand Prix with appendicitis (David Davies/PA)

Formula One driver Alex Albon suffered “respiratory failure” and was left on a ventilator following complications from surgery.

Albon, 26, was ruled out of the Italian Grand Prix in Monza with appendicitis on Saturday morning, before being transferred to nearby San Gerardo Hospital for treatment.

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