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| + | On lap 43, Bianchi lost control of his {{Marussia-CON}} as he exited the Dunlop Curve, turn 8, and aquaplaned off the track at high speed. However, as [[Adrian Sutil]] had spun off in similar circumstances the lap before, the crane used to pick up cars stuck in the gravel was in the run-off area. Bianchi hit the crane, at a predicted speed of roughly 100 mph (161 km/h), causing an impact of 50 g. The roll bar was completely ripped of the car, and the engine and exhaust systems were visible. Bianchi, lucky to survive at all, was rendered unconscious, unresponsive to radio calls and the nearby marshals. Once the severity of the situation became clear, the race was stopped. |
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| + | Transported by ambulance to the circuit's medical centre, it was determined that Bianchi would have to take another ambulance journey under police escort to Mie General Hospital, which was under ten miles (sixteen kilometres) away from the circuit. The ambulance was chosen over the [[medical helicopter]] after it was felt that flying in the weather conditions was unsafe. |
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| + | Once at the hospital, Bianchi underwent a CT scan which diagnosed a severe head injury. Bianchi father also reported that he had heavy bruising. He was immediately operated on and was later transferred to the intensive care unit. It was reported that Bianchi was breathing unaided, but this was later found to not be the case. |
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==Formula One Statistical Overview== |
==Formula One Statistical Overview== |
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Revision as of 13:40, 6 October 2014
Jules Bianchi (bee-AN-key; born 3 August 1989 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France) is a motor racing driver who currently drives for the Marussia team. He previously tested for both Ferrari and Force India, and is a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy.
Bianchi is also the great-nephew of the late Lucien Bianchi who competed in F1 from 1959 until 1968.
He will drive the No. 17 car, a number his didn't apply for as his three choices were allocated before Bianchi's number was decided.
Bianchi finished 9th in the 2014 Monaco Grand Prix and scored the first points for both himself and Marussia despite a 5-second time penalty which pushed him down a place.
At the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix, Bianchi aquaplaned off the track at the Dunlop Curve, colliding with the crane that at the time was tending to Adrian Sutil's car. Bianchi somehow survived the incident which tore the airbox and engine cover off the car, however, he suffered significant head and neck injuries in the process.
Pre-Formula One
Formula One career
Ferrari test driver
2009
2010
2011
2012 and beyond
Force India test driver
Marussia
2013
2014
Suzuka accident
On lap 43, Bianchi lost control of his Marussia as he exited the Dunlop Curve, turn 8, and aquaplaned off the track at high speed. However, as Adrian Sutil had spun off in similar circumstances the lap before, the crane used to pick up cars stuck in the gravel was in the run-off area. Bianchi hit the crane, at a predicted speed of roughly 100 mph (161 km/h), causing an impact of 50 g. The roll bar was completely ripped of the car, and the engine and exhaust systems were visible. Bianchi, lucky to survive at all, was rendered unconscious, unresponsive to radio calls and the nearby marshals. Once the severity of the situation became clear, the race was stopped.
Transported by ambulance to the circuit's medical centre, it was determined that Bianchi would have to take another ambulance journey under police escort to Mie General Hospital, which was under ten miles (sixteen kilometres) away from the circuit. The ambulance was chosen over the medical helicopter after it was felt that flying in the weather conditions was unsafe.
Once at the hospital, Bianchi underwent a CT scan which diagnosed a severe head injury. Bianchi father also reported that he had heavy bruising. He was immediately operated on and was later transferred to the intensive care unit. It was reported that Bianchi was breathing unaided, but this was later found to not be the case.
The FIA released an official statement while Bianchi was being operated on. On Monday morning, Marussia released a statement (with Ferrari) asking fans for patience on the issue. An update from the FIA medical chief was given out during lunchtime (European time), stating Bianchi was in a critical condition but stable.
Formula One Statistical Overview
F1 Career Record
| Year | Entrant | Team | WDC Points | WDC Pos. | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro | Ferrari | Test driver | ||
| 2010 | Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro | Ferrari | Test driver | ||
| 2011 | Scuderia Ferrari | Ferrari | Test driver | ||
| 2012 | Scuderia Ferrari | Ferrari | Test driver | ||
| Sahara Force India F1 Team | Force India-Mercedes | ||||
| 2013 | Marussia F1 Team | Marussia-Cosworth | 0 | 19th | Report |
| Sahara Force India F1 Team | Force India-Mercedes | Test driver | |||
| 2014 | Marussia F1 Team | Marussia-Ferrari | Template:Career Results/Points | Template:Career Results/Position/reverse | Report |
| Scuderia Ferrari | Ferrari | Test driver | |||
Career Results
Template:Career Results/2014| Complete Formula One Results | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | Pts | Pos
Template:2012 Results/20 Template:2013 Results/20 | |||
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| Symbol | Meaning | Symbol | Meaning | ||
| 1st | Winner | Ret | Retired | ||
| 2nd | Podium finish | DSQ | Disqualified | ||
| 3rd | DNQ | Did not qualify | |||
| 5th | Points finish | DNPQ | Did not pre-qualify | ||
| 14th | Non-points finish | TD | Test driver | ||
| Italics | Scored point(s) for Fastest Lap | DNS | Did not start | ||
| 18th† | Classified finish (retired with >90% race distance) | NC | Non-classified finish (<90% race distance) | ||
| 4thP | Qualified for pole position | [+] More Symbols | |||
Formula One Tests
| Year | Entrant | Constructor | Car | Test | Circuit |
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| 2009 |  Scuderia Ferrari
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Ferrari | F60 | 2009 Young Drivers Test |  Circuito de Jerez
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| 2010 | Scuderia Ferrari
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Ferrari | F10 | 2010 Young Drivers Test |  Yas Marina Circuit
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| 2011 | Scuderia Ferrari
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Ferrari | 150° Italia | 2011 Young Drivers Test | Yas Marina Circuit
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| 2012 |  Sahara Force India F1 Team
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Force India-Mercedes | VJM05 | 2012 Jerez Test 1 | Circuito de Jerez
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| 2012 | Sahara Force India F1 Team
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Force India-Mercedes | VJM05 | 2012 Mugello Test 1 | Mugello Circuit
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| 2012 | Scuderia Ferrari
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Ferrari | F2012 | 2012 Magny Cours Young Driver Test |  Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
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| Sahara Force India F1 Team
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Force India-Mercedes | VJM05 |
Notes
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