Jules Bianchi was racing driver who passed away. He competed in Formula One from 2013 to 2014. His full name was Jules Lucien André Bianchi who born on 3 August 1989 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France.
Jules Bianchi died at 25
Jules Bianchi died on 17 July 2015 at the age of 25 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France due to injuries sustained at the time of his accident in Suzuka nine months earlier.
Bianchi’s family said,
“It is with deep sadness that the parents of Jules Bianchi, Philippe and Christine, his brother Tom and sister Mélanie, wish to make it known that Jules passed away last night at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire in Nice. Jules fought to the end, as he has always done, but yesterday his battle ended. We feel an immense and indescribable pain.”
Lewis Hamilton (F1 World Champion) said,
“He was such a bright star, an exceptional talent.
He had a great career ahead. I just can’t imagine the pain his family must feel.
Rest in peace, Jules.”
Jules Bianchi’s funeral on July 21, 2015, brought together a powerful show of respect from the global motorsport community, with current, former, and future F1 drivers like Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Nico Rosberg, Jenson Button, Charles Leclerc, Alain Prost, and many others attending. Their presence reflected the deep admiration for Jules—not just as a talented driver, but as a beloved figure in the racing world whose legacy left a lasting impact.
Early life
Jules Bianchi was born on August 3, 1989, in Nice, France, into a family deeply rooted in motorsport his grandfather Mauro Bianchi was a racing driver, and his great-uncle Lucien Bianchi was a Formula One podium finisher and Le Mans winner. Growing up near the Paul Ricard circuit, where his father ran a karting track, Jules began karting at the age of three and quickly demonstrated extraordinary talent. By eight, he was racing competitively, and throughout his teenage years, he won several national and international karting titles. With the guidance of Nicolas Todt, Jules transitioned into single-seaters at 17, showing maturity, discipline, and racecraft beyond his years.
Career
Jules Bianchi’s racing career was a rapid ascent through the motorsport ladder, marked by raw talent, discipline, and quiet determination. After dominating karting in France, he transitioned to single-seaters in 2007, winning the Formula Renault 2.0 France championship in his debut year. He quickly made a name in Formula 3 Euro Series, winning the 2009 title with ART Grand Prix, then moved to GP2 and Formula Renault 3.5, finishing as runner-up in the latter in 2012. A member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, Bianchi served as Ferrari’s test driver and Force India’s reserve before making his Formula One debut in 2013 with Marussia, a backmarker team. Despite limited resources, he consistently outperformed expectations and delivered a historic result at the 2014 Monaco Grand Prix, scoring Marussia’s first-ever championship points with a remarkable 9th-place finish. His speed, racecraft, and maturity positioned him as Ferrari’s future lead driver before his tragic crash at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix, which ultimately ended a career filled with promise and purpose. He received Autosport Awards in 2013.
Personal life
Jules Bianchi was born into a racing family; his father, Philippe Bianchi, owned a karting track and introduced him to motorsport at a very young age, while his mother, Christine, supported him quietly behind the scenes. He had two younger siblings, though they stayed away from the public eye. His grandfather, Mauro Bianchi, was a professional racing driver, and his great-uncle, Lucien Bianchi, was a Formula One podium finisher and Le Mans winner making motorsport a deep-rooted legacy in his family.
