Good news about Correa: 17 hour leg surgery was successful

Juan Manuel Correa has had successful surgery which should help his recovery. The 20-year-old went in for a planned operation which took doctors 17 hours to perform as they reconstructed his lower right extremity. 

The Ecuadorian driver woke up from his coma and then had to make an important decision. Correa's leg could be amputated, but there was still a possibility for a major leg operation. Correa opted for the latter and is waiting for a long rehabilitation process after the successful operation.

Correa remains in a London hospital and will be having more surgery in two weeks time, but this is a less complex operation. 

A statement on the Formula 2 website said: "During the procedure, doctors were forced to remove more bone material than they anticipated and solve several blood vessel issues, but state that the main objective of the surgery was achieved."

“This past few weeks have been extremely tough, tougher than anything I have ever faced both physically and mentally. I understand my future regarding the recovery of my legs, specifically my right leg is still quite uncertain, and that my physical rehab will be extremely long and complicated," Correa said himself. 

“I want to thank every single person who one way or an another has shown me their support. I am humbled by the immense number of caring and affectionate messages I have received. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart, and know that your encouragement and positivity have made a difference.”