Thread: Japanese F1, Friendly Reminder

swimming race by the look of it.....

red flagged and not looking good, from what the drivers were saying it sounds like bianchi went off and hit a tow truck

Yep, he's unconscious and on way to hospital.

He crashed agains to recovery crane who was retrieving another car.
Questions will be ask why the race was not stopped when Sutil car went out.

Formula 1 - Bianchi incident overshadows Hamilton win

He has had surgery and will be taken and kept in Intensive care.
Jules Bianchi in Formula One crash: driver taken to hospital following tractor collision at Japanese Grand Prix - Motor Racing - Sport - The Independent

An Interesting read about Safety etc........
BBC Sport - Jules Bianchi: What lessons can F1 learn from Japan crash?

That article from BBC was interesting. A very unfortunate accident for Bianchi. As much a safety has improved, there is always an element that will create unpredictable accidents. Look at poor Maria before in testing. This accident is much the same the car hit an object that is at the same height as the drivers head and the object in comparison to the car is not going to give way. Hope they do find a solution to these types of incidents, from the pictures i have seen the roll hoops and head protection are unable to deal with these blunt forces. Bianchi's roll hoop was clean off from the top of the side protection, indicating he has likely gone under the rear of the tractor. As Nikki said its a risky sport and unfortunately we learn the hard way. Hopefully the review will identify better recovery methods. I never understood why when possible use cranes like they do in Monaco or pick the cars up from the other side.

Best of wishes Bianchi, hope you recover well!

Radio Monte Carlo reporting Bianchi needs another operation to stop bleeding. He has been intubated & placed on ventilation