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Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has unveiled a touching helmet design for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix that is
Bianchi aquaplaned on a wet Suzuka track during the 2014 race held in October and sustained serious injuries, ultimately leading to his passing seven months later. Due to their close bond, Bianchi became Leclerc’s godfather and played a pivotal role in Leclerc’s racing career. Leclerc’s current helmet pays homage to Bianchi’s design from his Marussia days, featuring the number 17, Bianchi’s retired number. This marks the second time Leclerc has showcased a helmet inspired by Bianchi, the first being in Monaco 2019. Although the Japanese Grand Prix has been moved to an earlier slot in the F1 calendar this year, the 2024 race will commemorate the 10th anniversary of Bianchi’s accident. Gasly considers Bianchi a role model for aspiring French drivers and emphasizes Bianchi’s impact on the motorsport community, both in F1 and beyond.
