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Bernie, French president lead tributes

Formula 1 commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone and French President Francois Hollande have expressed their sadness following the death of Jules Bianchi. Marussia driver Bianchi's family confirmed on Saturday morning that the 25-year-old had succumbed to the injuries he suffered nine months in a horror crash at the Japanese Grand Prix. 'It was so sad to hear the news about Jules,' Ecclestone said. 'We are now going to miss a very talented driver and a really nice person. We must not let this ever happen again.' In a statement on the FIA website, it's president Jean Todt 'expressed his deepest condolences to Jules' family and recognised the great pain being felt by the...
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