Jules Bianchi was one of the beloved drivers of Formula 1. He had started his career in Formula 1 as a test driver for Ferrari and Sahara India. Bianchi was in the Ferrari Driver Academy alongside Sergio Perez. In 2013, the Marussia Formula 1 team announced that Jules Bianchi was going to be driving for them.
While driving for Marussia, he struggled quite a bit until he scored himself and his team his first points in the race. He had finished 9th in the race.
When Fernando Alonso announced his leave from Ferrari, Bianchi announced that he was “ready” to drive the Ferrari car. But during the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. Jules Bianchi had met with a horrible accident. He was on the 43rd lap of the race when he lost control of his car.
Because of this, he drove into the run-off area and crashed into the tractor crane. Due to the crash, his car was completely damaged from the left side and the roll bar had slid under the tractor crane.
The impact was so harsh that the crane had lifted from the ground and the jolt caused the crane to drop the Sauber in the air, onto the ground. Bianchi had been rushed to the hospital and it was soon declared that he had suffered from “heavy head injuries”. He had been in the hospital for a while until he had been removed from an artificial coma and was able to breathe without support again.
Fans react to the 8-year death anniversary of Jules Bianchi
Nine months after the Suzuka crash, Bianchi was pronounced dead. His death had been difficult for everyone. He became the first F1 driver since Aryton Senna to die because of race accident injuries. Charles Leclerc who was one of Jules Bianchi’s closest friends also opened up about losing him. He also thanked Jules Bianchi for his guidance and credited him for being in Formula 1.
Bianchi died on the July 17, 2015. It marks exactly 8 years since he passed away and he has not been forgotten. Formula 1 made an official post on the death of Jules Bianchi remembering him. And his fans came together to pay tribute.
“I’ll always remember in the bottom of my heart, I will never forget your presence in my life. you brought me into this world, Jules. always love you.” Another fan commented, “I can’t believe it’s been eight years since we lost Jules. Never forget.”
🕊️ i’ll always remember in the bottom of my heart, i will never forget your presence in my life. you brought me into this world, Jules. always love you.🥀❤️
— ceebi! (@muysashi) July 17, 2023
I can’t believe it’s been eight years since we lost Jules. Never forget. #JB17
— Ann (@SmileForGillies) July 17, 2023
always in our hearts❤️
— jan🦦 (@pinsaroulette16) July 17, 2023
Never forgotten. Leclerc inherits his legacy and he is making stunning breakthrough. Jules would be proud of Charles
— AngellShen1029 (@poohone) July 17, 2023
Everyone took to social media to remember Bianchi. Philippe Bianchi, Jules Bianchi’s father also posted on his Instagram to remember his son. And Pierre Gasly commented a heart on the post. Antonio Fuoco, the winner of 24 Hours of LeMans also commented on the post. Charles Leclerc as quick to share the post on his Instagram stories.
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