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Jules Bianchi family launch legal action against F1 Group, FIA and Marussia after fatal accident
The family of Jules Bianchi have launched a major lawsuit against the deceased Frenchman’s former team, Bernie Ecclestone’s Formula One Group and F1’s governing body, in an unprecedented action which could cost the sport millions.
Philippe Bianchi, the 25-year-old’s father, announced on Thursday that he has appointed a London law firm to take action against Marussia, the FIA and Ecclestone’s companies as part of a bid to raise compensation and clear his son’s name. Telegraph Sport understands that the family have also sent legal letters to Charlie Whiting, Formula One’s experienced and respected race director.
The official report after Bianchi’s horrific accident in the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix concluded the Frenchman had been driving too quickly under double yellow flags in treacherous conditions, causing him to go off the track and collide with a recovery tractor. Bianchi died last July after nine months in a coma.
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