F1 teams and fans voice support for Jules Bianchi after crash at Suzuka
THE Formula One world has come together in an outpour of emotion and support for Marussia driver Jules Bianchi, who is in a critical condition in hospital after crashing at the Japan Grand Prix.
Bianchi span off the track on lap 46 and hit a recovery vehicle before being rushed to hospital unconscious.
His father has told TV station France 3 he is being operated on for a head trauma.
F1 and sports fans from around the world have voiced their support for Bianchi on social media, as have the teams from the paddock.
All our thoughts and prayers go to @Jules_Bianchi, his team and his family tonight. #ForzaJules
— Lotus F1 Team (@Lotus_F1Team) October 5, 2014
Mercedes F1 tweeted: "Some low key celebrations here at #Suzuka. Our thoughts and prayers are with @Jules_Bianchi and our friends at @Marussia_F1Team right now."
Lewis Hamilton won the race in Suzuka, which was called off with a red flag after the incident.
Williams Racing tweeted: "Our thoughts are with @Jules_Bianchi after his accident at the end of the race."
And Red Bull Racing said on Twitter: "As we await news, all our thoughts are with @Jules_Bianchi."
Get well soon, and come back stronger Jules Bianchi! #ForzaJules
— As'adul K. Waddin (@asadwaddin) October 5, 2014
All the best @Jules_Bianchi. #ForzaJules pic.twitter.com/rLqvZWxN1d
— Marc Oliveras (@marc_gunner8) October 5, 2014
Praying for no more #F1 casualties and thinking of @Jules_Bianchi and sending positive thoughts to his family #ForzaBianchi #ForzaJules
— Erin Drummond (@EzzAshleigh) October 5, 2014
Thinking of Jules Bianchi at this moment #ForzaJules
— James (@BeaumontJame) October 5, 2014
My thoughts are with Jules #Bianchi. Don't give up! #ForzaJules
— Roberto Carcangiu (@ChrawlingChaos) October 5, 2014