Jules Bianchi passes away following accident at 2014 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix

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Truly heartbreaking and gut - wrenching news! I was really hoping to see him make a full recovery. :(
 
Really heartbreaking news. Not how I wanted to start my morning at all.
I was always hoping that he survives and it's just not fair to see him pass away at such a young age, with a life that was promised to give him so much more.

He gave me some good laughs when he made into Q2 a couple of times and I always respected him for these accomplishments.

I guess there are two "good" things about this, the first being that Jules doesn't have to fight any longer and finally can find his peace, and the second that we all, and specially his family and friends, now don't have to worry any longer about hearing this news.

I really don't know what else there is that can be said. I'm sure he would've been a hot candidate to replace Kimi at Ferrari and become a race winner in the future. I guess some things just weren't meant to be.

My condolences go out to his family and friends, and I wish them nothing but the best in this difficult time.
Rest in Peace, Jules. You will be greatly missed by everyone that loves motorsport :(
 
R.I.P. (Race in paradise.) I guess he's reaching Supersonic class (Zone 75 and beyond) in a racetrack in heaven.

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Although after his horiffic crash I expected this to be the outcome to be honest, it's still a sudden shock this morning for me.

All these reports for years about Senna beeing the last fatal victim of a crash. Now it's a kinda sureal feeling for me.

Race in Peace, Jules. You will be missed.
 
Horrible, horrible news. A devastation for the entire motorsport community.
 
It's sad, but I'm going to put this here for those that don't know the lineage of Jules. His great uncle, Lucien Bianchi, raced in F1 in the 1960's scoring one podium at a familiar location--Monaco, before passing away following a crash at Le Mans in 1969. Perhaps fate? I'll let you all think on that, but it is apparent that Jules was meant to be a racer, and that's where the memories of him will always be for the majority of us.
 
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It's sad, but I'm going to put this here for those that don't know the lineage of Jules. His great uncle, Lucien Bianchi, raced in F1 in the 1960's scoring one podium at a familiar location--Monaco, before passing away following a crash at Le Mans in 1969. Perhaps fate? I'll let you all think on that, but it is apparent that Jules was meant to be a racer, and that's where the memories of him will always be for the majority of us.
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I didn't know that! Found him in the Google, he looks like a Belgian Graham Hill.

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Robin.
There really needs to be closed cockpits ASAP.
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Isn't this crash the reason they came out with the virtual safety cars, which I could see being a better solution in this case.
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I meant more from a protecting the drivers head at all times point of view rather than this particular incident. Any number of things could hit them and there have been enough near misses to warrant it's implementation IMO, I hope this tragedy moves them to think more seriously about it like the slew of changes after Senna's death. But yeah it's a discussion for another day.
 
My issue with closed cockpits is this: If there is a mechanical fault in that canopy in which a fire starts and the canopy top doesn't disengage, what would you do at that particular point? Bring a hammer and attempt to bash the canopy open? Try to pry the canopy open amidst the fire and smoke? Canopy formula cars are going to be expensive and impractical. F1 is "trying" to reduce the costs, and you are suggesting making it worse for potentially no benefit. I don't think that's the right way to go.
 
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My issue with closed cockpits is this: If there is a mechanical fault in that canopy in which a fire starts and the canopy top doesn't disengage, what would you do at that particular point? Bring a hammer and attempt to bash the canopy open? Try to pry the canopy open amidst the fire and smoke? Canopy formula cars are going to be expensive and impractical. F1 is "trying" to reduce the costs, and you are suggesting making it worse for potentially no benefit. I don't think that's the right way to go.
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An easier solution would be to put a curved open fronted canopy just going over the drivers head extending just proud of the front of the helmet. That way they can still escape if needed.
 
Not following F1 nowadays but it's always sad to hear someone from motorsports died. RIP Jules Bianchi
 
Robin.
An easier solution would be to put a curved open fronted canopy just going over the drivers head extending just proud of the front of the helmet. That way they can still escape if needed.
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Idea at least, but a weird looking one. Still better than the 2014 noses...
 
In the words of Mario Andretti:

“Unhappily, motor racing is also this”

RIP :(
 
The worse news this morning,to be honest iam surprised he fought for this long and i was sort of expecting this news.It was a freak accident,lessons have been been learnt and his death is not in vain.So sad. RIP jules.
 
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It was only a test day at Catalunya but at least I can say I have
seen Jules drive his F1 car. That will be a nice memory.
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Similar for me, can't say I've seen him race, but I did see him driving at the 2013 Silverstone testing...

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