Ciao Jules

To see the Motorsport Community come together over the past week has really touched me as a fan of Formula 1. It's been an incredibly tough week after the devastating passing of Jules Bianchi and seeing images from the funeral of his family, friends and colleagues laying him to rest and then all the wonderful tributes that were made to him over the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, I can't put into words how emotional it has been.

I was only one when Senna sadly died at Imola and didn't really understand the significant loss there was in Formula 1 until I became a fan of the sport and started to learn more about the history.
Watching the tragic accident that happened at Suzuka last October just broke me. I felt sick. I had the same emotion after Massa's accident back in 2009 at the Hungarian Grand Prix, so I was expecting the same outcome. Jules would be taken to hospital for precaution and then released and we'd see him jump back in the car at the next Grand Prix.

When news reported back to the paddock of Jules' condition, I was in complete denial. I didn't want to believe that this was happening and to such a promising young talent. I along with a lot of other Formula 1 fans would have put good money down on seeing Jules Bianchi's named engraved into the World Drivers' Champion trophy in years to come.

Forever In Our Hearts

Jules Bianchi had such a huge presence in Formula 1 and it just didn't feel right watching without him, and with the updates from his father appearing in the media, I couldn't get my head around the whole thing. When I woke up to the news of his passing I was heartbroken. I hadn't felt emotion like that since my best friend passed away a couple of years ago. Even though I'd only met him a couple of times you still get that powerful feeling of grief. You still mourn the loss of a young guy who was destined for great things.

The minute silence that was held for Jules before the Hungarian Grand Prix was the most heart felt action I've witnessed in Formula 1. To see everyone come together in unity was heartwarming beyond anything.

Jules Bianchi will forever be remembered by everyone up and down the Formula 1 grid. He will forever be in the hearts of Formula 1 fans around the world. Thank you Jules for providing one of my favourite memories in Formula 1. Monaco 2014 will always be remembered.

Knowing that you're no longer in pain is the closure we can all take away now. You are truly, truly missed.

Ciao Jules