What happened to Jules Bianchi?
JULES BIANCHI sadly passed away following suffering severe head injuries in a crash during the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix.
Bianchi was tipped to be a top prospect in F1 and had the potential to be the future of Ferrari.
F1 drivers taking part in a minutes silence before the Hungarian Grand Prix
Who was Jules Bianchi?
Bianchi was born in Nice, France, on August 3rd, 1989, making him just 25 years old when he tragically passed away.
He drove for Marissia for two years and made his debut in the 2013 Australian GP.
That season, he ended in 19th place after failing to score any points.
The 2014 Monaco F1 Grand Prix was Bianchi’s best finish as he placed 9th.
How did Jules Bianchi die?
During the 2014 Japanese GP, Bianchi lost control of his Marussia and clashed with a recovery vehicle.
The weather conditions in Japan during the time of the 2014 Grand Prix were treacherous and delayed the race from getting underway.
Following the collision, Bianchi suffered a diffuse axonal injury which is caused by severe damage to the head.
Bianchi spent nine months in a coma before passing away in 2015.
He was the first F1 driver to die from injuries that occurred during a Grand Prix since Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna.
What did his family say?
In a statement, his family said: “Jules fought right to the very end, as he always did, but today his battle came to an end.”
The Marussia team, now known as Manor, said Bianchi had left an “indelible mark on all our lives”.
