Jules Bianchi: 10 Years Later, a Moving Tribute at Le Castellet

Jules Bianchi: 10 Years Later, a Moving Tribute at Le Castellet

Jules Bianchi: 10 Years Later, a Moving Tribute at Le Castellet

Jules Bianchi: 10 Years Later, a Moving Tribute at Le Castellet

July 17, 2025 marks a painful date for French motorsport. Ten years ago to the day, Jules Bianchi — an undisputed rising star of Formula 1 — passed away following his tragic accident at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix. Since then, his memory has continued to shine across generations of fans, drivers, and public figures who […]

Jules Bianchi: 10 years on, celebrities pay tribute to the motorsport legend

Jules Bianchi: 10 years on, celebrities pay tribute to the motorsport legend

Ten years after the death of Jules Bianchi, who died on July 17, 2015 following a terrible accident at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix, a host of personalities from the worlds of sport and entertainment are preparing to pay tribute to him from September 12 to 14, 2025. In an event that is unique in […]

Charles Leclerc pays tribute to Jules Bianchi, ten years after his death

Charles Leclerc pays tribute to Jules Bianchi, ten years after his death

We have just passed the tenth anniversary of the death of Jules Bianchi, which occurred on July 17, 2015, on which occasion Charles Leclerc gave a poignant account of his relationship with his godfather. Bianchi, who died as a result of injuries sustained during the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix, was then contesting his second season […]

F1: Verstappen at Mercedes and a tribute to Bianchi

F1: Verstappen at Mercedes and a tribute to Bianchi

The spotlight is on Max Verstappen as persistent rumours swirl about his possible transfer to Mercedes. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc pays tribute to his godfather Jules Bianchi, and Lewis Hamilton hopes to bring his influence to the future Ferrari. VERSTAPPEN ON HIS WAY TO MERCEDES? Max Verstappen, currently facing difficulties at Red Bull following the ousting […]

Suzuka 2014: the accident that claimed Jules Bianchi’s life

Suzuka 2014: the accident that claimed Jules Bianchi’s life

F1’s rising star Regarded as Ferrari’s future big name, Jules Bianchi was racing for Marussia at the time, while being closely watched by the Scuderia. In 2014, he scored the very first points in the team’s history at the Monaco Grand Prix, consolidating his trajectory towards a future in red. A race launched under threatening […]

Jules Bianchi, ten years on: in the eyes of Charles Leclerc, the memory of a driver and the legacy of F1 safety

Jules Bianchi, ten years on: in the eyes of Charles Leclerc, the memory of a driver and the legacy of F1 safety

Ten years after his death, Jules Bianchi is still remembered as an unforgettable figure in F1. His memory lives on through the moving recollections of Charles Leclerc, his godson, and the safety transformations he inspired in Formula 1. Ten years ago, on July 17, 2015, the Formula 1 world held its breath, then mourned one […]

I’ve never seen the images again’: Bianchi’s former manager remains moved 10 years on

I’ve never seen the images again’: Bianchi’s former manager remains moved 10 years on

Lowdon recounts a difficult period after the Frenchman’s accident Jules Bianchi’s death was significant for several reasons, not least because it came more than 20 years after Ayrton Senna’s last F1 crash. But it also left its mark on those who knew the French driver, such as his then manager at Marussia, Graeme Lowdon. “I […]

Jules Bianchi, tributes and emotions

Jules Bianchi, tributes and emotions

Ten years ago today, Jules Bianchi passed away, nine months after a dramatic accident on the Suzuka circuit. Charles Leclerc pays tribute to him this Thursday. On July 17, 2015, just ten years ago, Jules Bianchi passed away in Nice, surrounded by his family and friends, just a few days shy of his 26th birthday. […]

Charles Leclerc pays emotional tribute to Jules Bianchi, 10 years on

Charles Leclerc pays emotional tribute to Jules Bianchi, 10 years on

On the 10th anniversary of Jules Bianchi’s death, Charles Leclerc and Graeme Lowdon paid a moving tribute to the former F1 driver. The former Marussia F1 driver died two weeks before what would have been his 26th birthday. Bianchi, who was racing for Marussia at the time, suffered an unusual accident at the Japanese Grand […]

Jules Bianchi, 10 years on: how his father Philippe fights for his memory

Jules Bianchi, 10 years on: how his father Philippe fights for his memory

On July 17, 2015, Jules Bianchi died following an accident, after spending nine months in a coma. Since then, his father Philippe has continued the racing driver’s fight, through the association that bears his son’s name. A family marked by grief. On October 5, 2014, the lives of those close to Jules Bianchi changed forever. […]

“Kindness and Determination”: Leclerc Remembers His Friend Jules Bianchi

“Kindness and Determination”: Leclerc Remembers His Friend Jules Bianchi

Ten years after the Frenchman’s passing following his accident On this tenth anniversary of Jules Bianchi’s passing, Charles Leclerc spoke about the man who was his mentor — but more importantly, one of his best friends. In a column published on Formula 1’s official website, the Ferrari driver reflected on his emotional memories with Bianchi, […]

10 years ago, Formula 1 lost Jules Bianchi: how this tragedy changed safety in the sport

10 years ago, Formula 1 lost Jules Bianchi: how this tragedy changed safety in the sport

It’s a tragedy that Formula 1 has never forgotten. On July 17, 2015, 10 years ago to the day, Jules Bianchi died following his accident at the Japanese Grand Prix nine months earlier. An accident that would bring about lasting changes to safety in motorsport’s premier class. It was thought that death could no longer […]

“I have this competitive spirit thanks to Jules”: Charles Leclerc pays tribute to Bianchi, who died ten years earlier.

“I have this competitive spirit thanks to Jules”: Charles Leclerc pays tribute to Bianchi, who died ten years earlier.

Jules Bianchi’s godson, Charles Leclerc paid tribute to his former friend, who died on July 17, 2015 after nine months in a deep coma. Ten years on, Charles Leclerc still speaks fondly of his godfather. This Thursday, July 17, 2025, on the tenth anniversary of Jules Bianchi’s death, Formula 1 published the Ferrari driver’s words, […]

F1: Jules Bianchi – 10 Years Already, the Broken Destiny of a Driver with an Eternal Legacy

F1: Jules Bianchi – 10 Years Already, the Broken Destiny of a Driver with an Eternal Legacy

On July 17, 2015, Jules Bianchi passed away at the age of 25, nine months after a terrible accident at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. Ten years later, the world of Formula 1 remembers this promising French driver with emotion, whose meteoric rise was abruptly cut short. July 17, 2025 marks a decade of absence—but also a […]

“He will never be forgotten”: ten years ago, Jules Bianchi died, nine months after his terrible accident in Japan.

“He will never be forgotten”: ten years ago, Jules Bianchi died, nine months after his terrible accident in Japan.

On July 17, 2015, Jules Bianchi succumbed to his injuries after more than nine months in a deep coma. His accident at Suzuka in October 2014 left a deep impression on the paddock. We wish the day of October 5, 2014 had never happened. Like Max Verstappen, we wish we “didn’t remember it, and didn’t […]

“We’re thinking of Jules”; “Forever in our hearts”: the F1 world salutes Bianchi’s memory, ten years after his death

“We’re thinking of Jules”; “Forever in our hearts”: the F1 world salutes Bianchi’s memory, ten years after his death

On July 17, 2015, Jules Bianchi lost his life nine months after his terrible accident in Japan. On October 5, 2014, Jules Bianchi suffered a terrible accident in the Suzuka deluge. In extremely difficult conditions, the Frenchman collided with the crane that was removing Adrian Sutil‘s Sauber. The Frenchman was placed in a coma and […]

Jules Bianchi: ten years’ absence, an intact memory

Jules Bianchi: ten years’ absence, an intact memory

10 years ago, Jules Bianchi died in Nice hospital after 9 months in a coma following a terrible accident on Japan’s Suzuka Formula 1 circuit. At just 25, he had conquered the world of motorsport with his raw talent, humility and exceptional maturity behind the wheel. Jules Bianchi was born on August 3, 1989 in […]

Eleven Years Ago, Jules Bianchi Shone in the Streets of Monaco

Eleven Years Ago, Jules Bianchi Shone in the Streets of Monaco

Heroic, the French hope gave the Marussia team its first-ever Top 10 finish in F1. This is the story of a princely debut on the World Championship record books in 2014. The man was discreet. Preferring anonymity among the loyal old guard who have followed him since 1990—the very people who witnessed the birth of […]

Jules Bianchi: 10 Years Later, a Lasting Memory in F1

Jules Bianchi: 10 Years Later, a Lasting Memory in F1

The last fatality in Formula 1 marked an entire generation On July 17, 2015, Jules Bianchi lost a battle that had lasted over nine months, following an accident that occurred on October 5, 2014, at Suzuka, towards the end of the Japanese Grand Prix. The Frenchman’s Marussia had crashed into a recovery crane in the […]

Ten years after his death, the Automobile Club de Monaco pays tribute to Jules Bianchi

Ten years after his death, the Automobile Club de Monaco pays tribute to Jules Bianchi

Born in Nice, the French driver passed away on July 17, 2015 at the age of 25, nine months after his accident at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Automobile Club de Monaco paid tribute to him. On July 17, 2015, Jules Bianchi passed away at the age of 25, after nine months in a coma […]

10 years ago, Jules Bianchi passed away

10 years ago, Jules Bianchi passed away

10 years ago, on July 17, 2015, Jules Bianchi left us after his terrible accident at the Japanese Grand Prix nine months earlier. On July 17, 2015, Jules Bianchi left us after a long struggle following his terrible accident at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. The Frenchman, a Marussia driver, had been taken […]

10 years ago, the death of Nice F1 driver Jules Bianchi

10 years ago, the death of Nice F1 driver Jules Bianchi

10 years ago, to the day, Nice F1 driver Jules Bianchi died at the tender age of 25. An enormous tragedy for F1. But today, in 2025, what is Jules Bianchi’s legacy? On July 7, 2015, Nice F1 driver Jules Bianchi died at the age of 25. A huge tragedy in the world of Formula […]

“He’s Still Here, Close to Us”: 10 Years After His Passing, Jules Bianchi’s Memory Lives On

“He’s Still Here, Close to Us”: 10 Years After His Passing, Jules Bianchi’s Memory Lives On

The last Formula 1 driver to die as a result of a racing accident, Jules Bianchi remains a vivid presence in the collective memory — far beyond Nice, his hometown, and Brignoles, where he grew up. This morning, tributes will once again bloom across all platforms — in the media and on social networks. A […]

AUTOhebdo Collector’s Edition “Jules Bianchi” now available

AUTOhebdo Collector’s Edition “Jules Bianchi” now available

Ten years after his death, the French shooting star is the subject of a tribute in the form of a 104-page Collector’s Edition, available from newsstands and our online store. He was destined for a bright future in Formula 1. Jules Bianchi embodied the next generation of French motorsport. A born attacker, the young man […]

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