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Jules Bianchi: Formula 1 bids farewell at driver's funeral Jules Bianchi: Formula 1 bids farewell at driver's funeral
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The funeral of Jules Bianchi is being held in his hometown of Nice as tributes to the French Formula 1 driver continue to be paid. The world of motorsport has bid farewell to French Formula 1 driver Jules Bianchi at his funeral in his hometown of Nice.
Family, friends and fellow drivers are attending the service at the city's cathedral while fans of the 25-year-old have gathered outside. World champion Lewis Hamilton and many of Bianchi's colleagues joined family and friends at a service in the city's cathedral while fans gathered outside.
He died on Friday from result of head injuries in a crash at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix. The 25-year-old died on Friday from head injuries he sustained in a crash at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix.
His car number, 17, is being retired from F1 in his honour.His car number, 17, is being retired from F1 in his honour.
Bianchi had been in a coma since crashing his Marussia car into a recovery vehicle at a rain-hit race last October.Bianchi had been in a coma since crashing his Marussia car into a recovery vehicle at a rain-hit race last October.
He is the first F1 driver to die from injuries sustained in a grand prix since Brazilian triple world champion Ayrton Senna was killed at the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994.He is the first F1 driver to die from injuries sustained in a grand prix since Brazilian triple world champion Ayrton Senna was killed at the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994.
Tributes are expected to be paid at Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend. Tributes are expected to be paid at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend.
A number of Formula 1 colleagues travelled to Nice to pay their respects on Tuesday. Large posters of Bianchi were draped outside the cathedral entrance.A number of Formula 1 colleagues travelled to Nice to pay their respects on Tuesday. Large posters of Bianchi were draped outside the cathedral entrance.
"Direction Nice to say goodbye to our colleague, friend Jules," Lotus driver Romain Grosjean posted on Twitter. "Direction Nice to say goodbye to our colleague, friend Jules," Lotus driver and fellow Frenchman Romain Grosjean posted on Twitter.
Other drivers attending included Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Felipe Massa and Olivier Panis. Other drivers attending included Nico Rosberg, Felipe Massa, and Olivier Panis.
Sebastian Vettel, the four-time former world champion, helped carry Bianchi's coffin out of the cathedral at the end of the service, according to the AFP news agency.
Announcing his death on Saturday, Bianchi's family said: "Jules fought right to the very end, as he always did, but today his battle came to an end."Announcing his death on Saturday, Bianchi's family said: "Jules fought right to the very end, as he always did, but today his battle came to an end."
Former world champion Jenson Button led tributes from the world of motorsport.Former world champion Jenson Button led tributes from the world of motorsport.
"Last night we lost a truly great guy and a real fighter. RIP Jules, my sincerest condolences to his family and friends," the McLaren driver said on Saturday."Last night we lost a truly great guy and a real fighter. RIP Jules, my sincerest condolences to his family and friends," the McLaren driver said on Saturday.
The Marussia team, now known as Manor, said Bianchi had left an "indelible mark on all our lives".The Marussia team, now known as Manor, said Bianchi had left an "indelible mark on all our lives".
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The accident happened when Bianchi's car slid off the wet Suzuka track and into a crane picking up the Sauber of German driver Adrian Sutil, who had crashed at the same spot one lap earlier.The accident happened when Bianchi's car slid off the wet Suzuka track and into a crane picking up the Sauber of German driver Adrian Sutil, who had crashed at the same spot one lap earlier.
He suffered massive head injuries and was treated in intensive care in Japan before being transferred to a hospital in Nice in November.He suffered massive head injuries and was treated in intensive care in Japan before being transferred to a hospital in Nice in November.
The 25-year-old competed in 34 races during the 2013 and 2014 seasons, scoring the first-ever championship points for the Manor-Marussia team by finishing ninth at last year's Monaco Grand Prix.The 25-year-old competed in 34 races during the 2013 and 2014 seasons, scoring the first-ever championship points for the Manor-Marussia team by finishing ninth at last year's Monaco Grand Prix.