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The racing world is in mourning after Formula One driver
Jules Bianchi died from head injuries sustained in a crash at last year's
Japanese Grand Prix. The Frenchman's family
posted the sad news on Bianchi's official Twitter feed and it was later
confirmed by the Manor F1 team.
Bianchi, 25, had been in
a coma since the October 5 accident in which he collided at high speed with a
mobile crane which was being used to pick up another crashed car.
Press Association report continues:
A statement issued by his
parents Philippe and Christine, his brother Tom and sister Melanie said:
"Jules fought right to the very end, as he always did, but today his
battle came to an end. The pain we feel is immense and indescribable."
The Manor team tweeted:
"We are devastated to lose Jules after such a hard-fought battle. It was a
privilege to have him race for our team."
Retired world champion
racing driver Mario Andretti tweeted: "My heartfelt condolences to the
Jules Bianchi family for this very sad ending of a promising young life. My
prayers are with you. RIPJules."
Tributes
flooded in for Bianchi who competed in 34 races over the 2013 and 2014 seasons,
scoring the first championship points for Manor - then known as Marussia - by
finishing fifth at last year's Monaco Grand Prix.
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