close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • IT
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB IT ES-MX US

Leclerc leads emotional Bianchi tributes from F1 community on anniversary of his death

Photo: © LAT Images

Leclerc leads emotional Bianchi tributes from F1 community on anniversary of his death

The world of F1 stops to pay tribute to Jules Bianchi eight years on from his death

Matthew Hobkinson
Lead Editor
F1 Editor & Journalist

Charles Leclerc and the rest of the F1 community have paid heartfelt tribute to Jules Bianchi, eight years on from the Frenchman's death.

In July 2015, Bianchi died following head injuries he had sustained in a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix nine months prior.

The tragic news saw Bianchi become the first F1 driver to be killed by injuries sustained during a grand prix since Ayrton Senna in 1994.

The Marussia driver was one of the most popular in the sport during his two seasons on the grid, with his accident in Suzuka being met with great sadness and shock.

And now Leclerc, Bianchi's godson, has taken to social media on the anniversary of his death to pay his respects.

The Ferrari driver shared an Instagram post from Bianchi's father, Philippe, alongside a number of heart emojis. The post read: "8 years I miss you I love you so sad never forget forever."

F1 also took to Twitter to share their support, saying: "Along with the whole F1 family, we remember Jules Bianchi today and every day."

While Ferrari added: "Never forgotten. Jules, we miss you dearly," as McLaren too echoed that their thoughts were also with Bianchi.

READ MORE: Pierre Gasly demands FIA learn from near-miss of Jules Bianchi repeat

Matthew Hobkinson
Written by
Matthew Hobkinson - Lead Editor
After four years working for a Lloyd's of London insurance syndicate, lockdown gave me the chance to chase a career in sports journalism - I haven't looked back. I have found a home here at GPFans where I can showcase the weird and wonderful world of F1 to the millions of fans around the world who are just as passionate as I am about the best sport in the world.
View full biography

Related

More F1 news

Latest F1 news

Honda F1 chief reveals how they really feel about Adrian Newey

Honda F1 chief reveals how they really feel about Adrian Newey

  • 1 hour ago
F1 Qualifying Results: Australian Grand Prix times and grid positions

F1 Qualifying Results: Australian Grand Prix times and grid positions

  • 2 hours ago
Who is Carlo Santi? Lewis Hamilton's new Ferrari race engineer

Who is Carlo Santi? Lewis Hamilton's new Ferrari race engineer

  • 3 hours ago
Too much too soon? Adrian Newey admits Aston Martin 'distraction'

Too much too soon? Adrian Newey admits Aston Martin 'distraction'

  • 3 hours ago
Lewis Hamilton F1 nightmare returns just one day into 2026 season

Lewis Hamilton F1 nightmare returns just one day into 2026 season

  • Yesterday 20:40
Aston Martin down to just TWO batteries as fears grow over missing Australian Grand Prix

Aston Martin down to just TWO batteries as fears grow over missing Australian Grand Prix

  • Yesterday 19:54

Just in

00:30
F1 on Apple TV: 2026 Presenter lineup and how to watch the Australian Grand Prix FREE
6-3
Honda F1 chief reveals how they really feel about Adrian Newey
6-3
F1 Qualifying Results: Australian Grand Prix times and grid positions
6-3
Who is Carlo Santi? Lewis Hamilton's new Ferrari race engineer
6-3
Too much too soon? Adrian Newey admits Aston Martin 'distraction'
F1 news

Recommended by the editors

F1 2026 Regulations Explained: Every new rule, car change and key questions answered F1 2026 Regulations

F1 2026 Regulations Explained: Every new rule, car change and key questions answered

Yesterday 14:46
Aston Martin F1 crisis: Adrian Newey unleashes Honda fury and reveals the shocking truth Aston Martin F1

Aston Martin F1 crisis: Adrian Newey unleashes Honda fury and reveals the shocking truth

Yesterday 13:50
F1 Results Today: Mercedes fight back as Lewis Hamilton impresses for Ferrari Australian Grand Prix

F1 Results Today: Mercedes fight back as Lewis Hamilton impresses for Ferrari

Yesterday 07:06
F1 Explained: What is the 107% rule and will it KO Aston Martin at Australian Grand Prix? F1 2026 Explained

F1 Explained: What is the 107% rule and will it KO Aston Martin at Australian Grand Prix?

March 5, 2026 13:25
Ontdek het op Google Play
x