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MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Alexander Albon of Thailand and Red Bull Racing looks on from the fan stage during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza on September 05, 2019 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Formula 1 driverAlex Albonis receiving treatment at a hospital in Italy due to complications following appendicitis surgery.

His team, Williams Racing, released a statement Monday on theirwebsiteto provide an update on Albon’s health.

After being diagnosed with appendicitis, the 26-year-old athlete underwent laparoscopic surgery on Saturday that was successful, according to his team.

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SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JULY 03: Alexander Albon of Thailand and Red Bull Racing looks on from the pitwall during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on July 03, 2021 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Albon had shown “excellent progress overnight” and “was able to be removed from mechanical ventilation” Sunday morning, per the statement from his team. They added that he has been transferred to a general ward and is expected to return home Tuesday.

For now, his team said he will focus on “recovery and preparation ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix later this month.”

Williams Racing did not immediately return PEOPLE’s request for additional comment.

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On Saturday, Albon announced he would not be participating in Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix due to his health.

“Appendicitis, surgery and no racing isn’t what I was expecting this weekend!” he wrote in part onTwitter.

Albon, a Thai-British racing driver from London, made his F1 debut in 2019 as a part of Toro Rosso (now named AlphaTauri), one of Red Bull’s two racing teams. After an impressive showing, the Albon replaced driver Pierre Gasly on their Red Bull Racing team, placing him next to future F1 champion Max Verstappen.

But the honeymoon period for Red Bull Racing and Albon was short-lived — Red Bull ultimately moved Albon at the end of the 2020 season, demoting him to a test and reserve driver for 2021.

He also drove for Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, a grand touring car series based out of Germany and Europe. Last September, Albon signed with Williams.

Speaking to PEOPLE earlier this year, Albon said he"was super happy"after earning a spot back on the grid.

“It’s that feeling you’ve worked for so long — pure joy,” he added at the time.

source: people.com