Nissan driver Norman Nato has chosen to race as number 17 in his return to Formula E next year as a tribute to Jules Bianchi, his fellow French racer who died seven years ago.
Jules Bianchi articles archive
Items stolen from Jules Bianchi Association shop
2020 F1 season
Posted onClothing items have been stolen from a shop selling merchandise to raise funds for the Jules Bianchi Association, according to the late F1 driver’s mother.
Bianchi deserved Ferrari F1 seat ‘probably even more than me’ – Leclerc
2020 F1 season
Posted onCharles Leclerc says his childhood friend Jules Bianchi deserved a chance to drive for Ferrari before his death in 2015.
Leclerc’s special Monaco helmet features his father’s design and Bianchi’s
2019 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc will use a special helmet for the Monaco Grand Prix including the designs of his father, Herve Leclerc, and Jules Bianchi, who died in the past four years.
F1, FIA and Marussia face lawsuit over Bianchi death
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe family of Jules Bianchi is bringing a lawsuit against the Formula One Group, the FIA and the late driver’s former team Marussia.
Drainage improved at corner where Bianchi crashed
2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onDrainage has been improved at several points around the Suzuka circuit including the corner where Jules Bianchi crashed during last year’s race.
Decision to retire Bianchi’s number supported
2015 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onTeam principals have supported the FIA’s decision to prevent future drivers from using Jules Bianchi’s race number 17.
“I dearly miss him now he’s not here”: Lowden on Bianchi
2015 F1 season
Posted onGraeme Lowden says he will remember his former driver Jules Bianchi as being “grateful and happy” for his chance to race in Formula One.
“The best driver I ever raced against”: Bianchi’s rivals pay tribute to him
2015 F1 season
Posted onSix drivers who raced against Jules Bianchi in Formula One or earlier in their careers paid tribute to him during today’s FIA press conference.
Bianchi crash was unacceptable – Massa
2015 F1 season
Posted onFelipe Massa says he cannot accept that Jules Bianchi’s car was able to collide with a crane in his fatal accident during last year’s Japanese Grand Prix.
“Tough road ahead” after losing Bianchi – Hamilton
2015 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Formula One faces a difficult time as it strives to continue improving safety standards in the wake of Jules Bianchi’s death.
Jules Bianchi: 1989-2015
2015 F1 season
Posted onJules Bianchi’s underdog triumphs with the Marussia team helped put him on the radar as a potential Ferrari driver of the future.
Bianchi was destined for greatness, says team boss
2015 F1 season
Posted onJules Bianchi’s former team principal John Booth has said his driver, who died today, was destined for great success in Formula One.
Bianchi in Manor’s thoughts at Monaco
2015 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onThe Manor team will “remember and celebrate” Jules Bianchi’s point-scoring feat in last year’s Monaco Grand Prix, which helped the team survive into 2015.
No improvement in Bianchi’s condition
2014 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onJules Bianchi’s family has issued an update on his condition over a month since he was brought back to France.
Bianchi returns to France but condition still “critical”
2014 F1 season
Posted onJules Bianchi has been brought back to France after making an “important step” in his recovery from the severe brain injury he suffered in October’s Japanese Grand Prix.
Bianchi’s family denies reports of return to Europe
2014 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onJules Bianchi’s family has denied reports claiming he will soon return from Japan to continue his treatment in Europe.
Bianchi’s condition “remains critical but stable”
2014 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onJules Bianchi remains in a critical but stable conditions nine days after his accident in the Japanese Grand Prix according to the latest medical update.
Early end for Chilton’s solo run on “emotional” day
2014 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onThe only Marussia in the Russian Grand Prix was the first retirement from the race when Max Chilton reported a problem with his car.
Chilton delayed by driveshaft problem in sole Marussia
2014 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Chilton qualified last on the grid in the single Marussia entry present at the Russian Grand Prix after a driveshaft problem disrupted his running in final practice.