Formula One drivers have paid tribute to Jules Bianchi after the Frenchman died as a result of head injuries he sustained at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix.
Many members of the motorsport community took to Twitter on Saturday to share their sorrow, memories and thoughts. Below are messages from his fellow F1 drivers.
Romain Grosjean: "Yesterday we lost one of the best guys and best drivers I've ever met. I'll miss you so much my friend..."
Jenson Button: "Last night we lost a truly great guy and a real fighter. RIP Jules. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends."Button
Felipe Massa: "All my thoughts with Jules' family. I will miss you brother. RIP Jules."
Max Chilton: "No words can describe what his family and the sport have lost. All I can say it was a pleasure knowing and racing you."
Jean-Eric Vergne: "I have no words... We will miss you my old friend..."
Daniel Ricciardo: "I'll never forget you and the good times we had. Going to miss you bro."
Lewis Hamilton: "A sad, sad day today. Please pray for Jules' loved ones. RIP Jules. God bless."
Nico Rosberg: "Extremely sad to hear that Jules Bianchi passed away. Thinking about Jules and his family."
Valtteri Bottas: "Woke up to this very sad news. RIP Jules. You will be never forgotten. My thoughts are with the family." Nico Hulkenberg: "RIP Jules"
Carlos Sainz: "Horrible news. Rest in peace mate. A great example of fight and courage for all of us. You will always be with us."
Max Verstappen: "Today we have lost an amazing talent and person... Words can't describe our feelings right now. We will all miss you Jules."
Will Stevens: "Devastating news. A massive loss for Jules' family, friends and the sport. RIP mate. Will always be with us!"
Roberto Merhi: "Very sad day for Motorsport, the best driver that I raced against has left us after 9 months fighting for his life. RIP my friend Jules"
Felipe Nasr: "Very sad news about Jules, we lost a true fighter... All my thoughts go to his family in this difficult time."
Fernando Alonso: "Amigo, compañero, talento, sonrisa. Eterno. Descansa en paz Jules. Siempre con nosotros."
Pastor Maldonado: "Vuela alto #julesbianchi Mis mas sinceras condolencias para sus familiares, descansa en paz amigo..."
