The parents of badly injured F1 driver Jules Bianchi have arrived by his bedside at the Japanese hospital where he is fighting for his life in intensive care. Philippe and Christine Bianchi arrived at the Mie General Hospital in Yokkaichi last night, a day after their son was badly hurt in a smash during the rain-soaked Japanese Grand Prix. 'When we have an update with Saillant, we will speak to you,' Philippe Bianchi told waiting reporters, referring to French brain injury specialist Professor Gerard Saillant, who has flown to Japan to assist in Bianchi's care. Scroll down for video Worry: Philippe and Christine Bianchi leave the Mie General Medical Centre in Yokkaichi this evening
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Philippe and Christine Bianchi arrived at Mie General Hospital last night
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Their son is 'critical but stable' after Japanese Grand Prix crash on Sunday
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Marussia driver was injured when his car ploughed into the back of a tractor
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One of F1's top brain doctors has also flown to Japan to help treat Bianchi
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Professor Gerard Saillant advised after Michael Schumacher's ski crash
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A top neurologist in France, he is president of the FIA medical commission
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He arrived in Yokkaichi early this morning and went straight to the hospital
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Bianchi's girlfriend Camille Marchetti, 24, sends up prayer for her 'champion'
It was he who helped to treat @placeholder after the retired F1 ace's devastating head injury while skiiing in December last year.