Jules Bianchi
Formula One race car driver
Born
August 3rd, 1989
35 years ago
Died
July 17th, 2015
9 years ago — 25 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A French race car driver competed in Formula One for the Marussia team from 2013 to 2015. Bianchi had a successful career in lower racing categories, winning the Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup and the FIA Formula 2 Championship. His time in Formula One was marked by notable performances, including a remarkable 9th place finish at the 2014 Monaco Grand Prix. Tragically, an accident at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix led to severe injuries, resulting in his death in 2015 after a long hospitalization.
Competed for Marussia in Formula One
Finished 9th at the 2014 Monaco Grand Prix
Won the FIA Formula 2 Championship
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