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F1 drivers vow to honour Bianchi by improving safety

The Grand Prix Drivers Association has released a statement vowing to “never relent” when it comes to improving Formula 1 safety in honour of Jules Bianchi. The statement follows a flood of tributes from throughout the motorsport world to the Frenchman, who finally succumbed to injuries sustained in a collision with a safety vehicle in last year’s Japanese Grand Prix nine months ago. The GPDA said the tragedy is a stark reminder of the dangers that are still present in racing despite major advances in safety made in recent times – and that the quest to improve safety must never cease. “Formula 1 has lost a great talent, a great man and a great friend today,” read the statement....
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