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Tributes pour in for F1 driver Jules Bianchi

French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi has died, nine months after sustaining severe head injuries at the Japanese Grand Prix.

The 25-year-old's family said he had "fought right to the very end", while his team said he was "destined for great things".

The hashtag #RIPJules was soon trending as tributes poured in flooded in from drivers - including Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button - and F1 fans.

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Lotterer: 'Rest in peace dear Jules - we lost a great fighter'

Formula One, Indycar and NASCAR drivers have posted tributes to F1 driver Jules Bianchi who has died aged 25.

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