Jules Bianchi dies aged 25: Reaction and tributes after F1 tragedy - Eurosport (2024)

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Former team-mates and the drivers he raced against on his way through the junior categories to F1 were among the first to take to social media to express their grief at the loss of the 25-year-old Frenchman, who died in a Nice hospital nine months after being gravely injured in the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix.

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MAX CHILTON - Bianchi's 2013/14 Marussia F1 team-mate

"No words can describe what his family and the sport have lost. All I can say it was a pleasure knowing and racing you."

MANOR F1 TEAM - Bianchi's F1 team as Marussia

"We are devastated to lose Jules after such a hard-fought battle. It was a privilege to have him race for our team."

ALEXANDER ROSSI - GP2 racer and Marussia test driver alongside Bianchi

"Thank you for shining a light in this sport and being the driver that we all wanted to be. Thank you for being the one per cent behind the wheel."

ART GRAND PRIX - Bianchi's F3 and GP2 team

"There is no word to describe how we feel today. Our thoughts go to his family and friends. Jules will always be part of our team."

SAM BIRD - Bianchi's 2010 GP2 team-mate

"Goodbye my friend. You will be missed by so so many. Rest in peace Jules. My thoughts are with you..."

JON LANCASTER - Bianchi's F3 team-mate

"Today the world lost a bright light. It's been a pleasure to have raced together but most importantly to have been friends. Love to the family."

GRAND PRIX DRIVERS' ASSOCIATION

"After your tragic accident and long fight, you are gone, but we will never forget you. How could we?"

JEAN-ERIC VERGNE - Ferrari F1 test driver/Formula E racer

"I have no words... We will miss you my old friend..."

CARLOS SAINZ JR - Toro Rosso F1 driver

"Horrible news. Rest in peace mate. A great example of fight and courage for all of us. You will always be with us."

CHARLES PIC - Ex-F1 racer and Bianchi's Renault team-mate

"RIP Jules. I'll miss you."

JAMES CALADO - Ferrari GT racer

"This morning I lost a friend and a great example of a special racing driver. I will never forget you, Jules Bianchi."

DAVID BRABHAM - Ex-F1 racer and Le Mans winner

"So sad to hear the news of the passing of Jules Bianchi, he was such a talent and much loved by many."

CARLOS SAINZ - Two-time World Rally champion

"All my thoughts to the family of Jules Bianchi. RIP. Great young champion."

JEROME D'AMBROSIO - Ex-F1 driver/Formula E racer

"Rest in peace my friend. We will miss the exceptional driver you were and the amazing guy that was..."

MARTIN BRUNDLE - F1 racer turned commentator

"RIP Jules Bianchi. It was a pleasure and privilege to have known him in his all too short life. Sad day, condolences to his family and friends."

ROBERT WICKENS - DTM driver

"Motorsport has lost a future world champion. Always a fighter. It showed on track and through his whole battle. RIP Jules, you'll be missed."

SIMON PAGENAUD - IndyCar driver

"Jules Bianchi we will miss you buddy. I'm speechless right now, words can't describe the sadness we all feel at this moment."

JR HILDEBRAND - Ex-IndyCar driver

"Such sad news about Jules Bianchi. I feel for his family, excruciating for them beyond belief. May they find strength."

MARIO ANDRETTI - F1 and IndyCar legend

"My heartfelt condolences to the Jules Bianchi family for this very sad ending of a promising young life. My prayers are with you."

ANDRE LOTTERER - Three-time Le Mans winner

"Rest in peace dear Jules! We lost a great fighter today. All my thoughts are with you and your family."

JAMES HINCHCLIFFE - IndyCar driver

"So sad. Hate seeing a bright star extinguished. RIP Jules Bianchi."

CONOR DALY - IndyCar driver

"Will never forget dinner at Hooters in Austin after the grand prix with James Calado and Jules. RIP, Jules."

ALAN JONES - 1980 F1 world champion

"Rest in peace Jules Bianchi. A courageous young man. We will miss you."

STOFFEL VANDOORNE - GP2 championship leader

"Rest in peace Jules. Thoughts are with his family and friends. We'll never forget you!"

LOIC DUVAL - WEC and Formula E racer

"No words! Legends never die. RIP Jules."

LUCAS DI GRASSI - WEC and Formula E racer

"Woke up with the news that one of the greatest talents of our generation now rests in peace. We all miss you."

DAVID CROFT - F1 commentator

"Rest in Peace Jules. Words can't describe the sadness this morning. It was a pleasure to have known you, even more to have watched you race."

WORLD SERIES BY RENAULT - Where Bianchi raced in FR3.5 in 2012

"Devastating news this morning. RIP Jules Bianchi. Thoughts are with your family and your friends. It was a pleasure to have known you!"

GP2 SERIES - Where Bianchi raced in 2010/11

"We're deeply saddened to hear the passing of Jules. Our thoughts are with his loving family and friends. Rest in peace Jules..."

LANDO NORRIS - MSA Formula driver

"Goodbye my friend and RIP Jules. You will be thoroughly missed by so, so many. You will never be forgotten and you were a hero to all of us. My thoughts are with you and your family. Farewell."

DANIEL JUNCADELLA - DTM driver

"Sad, sad day in motorsport... One of the greatest talents I've ever seen died after nine months fighting... RIP Jules."

McLAREN F1 TEAM

"The thoughts of everybody at McLaren are with the friends and family of Jules Bianchi. You will be sorely missed. RIP Jules. Forza Jules."

JOHNNY HERBERT - Ex-F1 racer

"Talented and a gentleman. Will remain in our hearts. RIP Jules."

BRUNO SENNA - Ex-F1 racer

"My strong thoughts go to Jules Bianchi's family! Hope the lessons we learned will stop more tragedies like these from happening! RIP."

JORDAN KING - GP2 racer

"Saddest news to wake up to. RIP Jules. All my thoughts are with the family today. I will always remember your 2014 Monaco drive."

PIRELLI - F1 tyre supplier

"Our thoughts are with Jules Bianchi and his family at this very sad time. Proud to have known and worked with him."

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Jules Bianchi dies aged 25: Reaction and tributes after F1 tragedy - Eurosport (2024)

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What actually happened to Jules Bianchi? ›

This year marks the 10th anniversary of a crash that ultimately proved fateful for then-Marussia driver Jules Bianchi who sustained severe injuries after colliding with a recovery vehicle at Suzuka. Nine months after the accident, Ferrari Academy driver Bianchi, aged just 25, passed away.

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Did Jules Bianchi hit a tractor? ›

They called the decision "unacceptable" in the context of the death of French driver Jules Bianchi following a crash in the same race eight years ago. Bianchi suffered fatal head injuries when he hit a similar recovery tractor.

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In which turn did Jules Bianchi crash? ›

The fatal accident of Jules Bianchi

Magnussen spins out and Vettel goes into the grass in the S of the circuit. On the 43rd lap, Andrian Sutil loses control of his Sauber in turn No. 7, a crane truck arrives to recover the single-seater. One lap later, in the same turn, Jules Bianchi also skids.

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Did Jules Bianchi ever wake up? ›

Bianchi never regained consciousness. After weeks in a hospital in Japan, Bianchi was transported back to his native France, to a hospital in Nice. Bianchi was born in Nice in August 1989.

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Who was Jules driving for when he died? ›

Last Race. Jules Bianchi (bee-AN-key; born 3 August 1989 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France - died 17 July 2015 in Nice) was a motor racing driver who drove for the Marussia team. He previously tested for both Ferrari and Force India, and was a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy.

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When was the last death in Formula 1? ›

The 34-year-old Brazilian was leading at Imola on May 1, 1994, when he went off the track at the Tamburello curve and smashed into a concrete wall. It was the second death of the weekend. Since then, only one driver, Frenchman Jules Bianchi in Japan in 2015, has died in a Formula One crash.

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Are Jules Bianchi and Charles Leclerc related? ›

Early life. Jules Bianchi was born in Nice, France, to Philippe and Christine Bianchi. He had two siblings, and was the godfather of current Ferrari driver and 2024 Monaco Grand Prix winner Charles Leclerc.

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Would the Halo have saved Jules? ›

Safety has been taken more seriously since Jules Bianchi's fatal accident at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix. Since then new safety measures like the Halo and the Virtual Safety Car have been introduced to the sport. However, it is believed that the Halo wouldn't have saved Bianchi.

Was Jules Bianchi good? ›

What is beyond doubt is that Bianchi had the underlying pace to succeed. Committed and capable of carrying prodigious speed through the fast corners, precise and good on the brakes for the slower stuff, the raw material was there.

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Did Jules Bianchi have kids? ›

Amalia Bianchi nee Horner, is the wife of formula 1 Marussia driver Jules Bianchi, the couple, who have been together since February 2005 have two young children, their son, Aston Jules Bianchi, was born in November 2010 and their daughter Juliette Rose, was born two weeks before Jules passed away.

When was the last death in F2? ›

Hubert was killed in a multi-car accident at the start of the Formula 2 race at Spa-Francorchamps on 31 August. The report by governing body the FIA says Hubert was killed by a "non-survivable trauma" caused by the "extremely high level of energy transferred and dissipated".

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Why is Charles Leclerc number 16? ›

“I wanted number seven. I wanted number 10, but it was taken," Leclerc revealed. "I finally ended up with number 16, because one plus six equals seven and I am born the 16th of October. So, not a very interesting story."

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Why did Jules Bianchi not slow down? ›

The FailSafe algorithm is designed to over-ride the throttle and cut the engine, but was inhibited by the Torque Coordinator, which controls the rear Brake-by-Wire system. Bianchi's Marussia has a unique design of BBW, which proved to be incompatible with the FailSafe settings.

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Was Jules Bianchi awake? ›

“Jules is no longer in the artificial coma in which he was placed shortly after the accident, however he is still unconscious. He is breathing unaided and his vital signs are stable but his condition is still classified as critical.

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Who went to Jules Bianchi funeral? ›

Sebastian Vettel, the four-time world champion, and F1 Lotus driver and fellow Frenchman Romain Grosjean helped carry Bianchi's coffin after the service. Other drivers attending included Nico Rosberg, Felipe Massa, and Olivier Panis.

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Was Jules Bianchi friends with Charles Leclerc? ›

Charles Leclerc clinched an emotional victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, followed by a touching tribute to his late friend and mentor, Jules Bianchi.

What happened to Ayrton Senna? ›

Tragically, at the San Marino Grand Prix on May 1, just a day after rookie driver Roland Ratzenberger was killed in a crash during qualifying, Senna lost his life when he ran off the track in the early stages of the race and hit the wall at the exit of the Tamburello corner at high speed.

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