The world of Formula One (F1) embraced dreadful news when it was announced that Marussia driver Jules Bianchi had succumbed to the injuries that he sustained in an accident that happened on Oct. 5, 2014. Bianchi has died nine months after he crashed his car into a tractor at the Suzuka Circuit during the Japanese Grand Prix. Following the announcement of Bianchi's death, F1 racers had paid tribute to the 25-year-old Frenchman on social media.

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Fellow compatriot Lotus driver Romain Grosjean led the tributes to Bianchi on Twitter. Mercedes' Nico Rosberg also took to the popular social networking website his grief over the passing of Bianchi.

Yesterday we lost one of the best guys and best drivers I've ever met. I'll miss you so much my friend... #RIPJules pic.twitter.com/QYr5F9QOXS

— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) July 18, 2015

extremely sad to hear that jules bianchi passed away. thinking about jules and his family. #RIPJules pic.twitter.com/4bsGhLvEmR

— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) July 18, 2015

Red Bull team driver Daniel Ricciardo also paid tribute and shared a throwback picture of him with Bianchi. Ricciardo and Bianchi shared some good times together when they used to race at the Formula 3 series. The duo, once, showchased their dancing skills at the afterparty of the 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix.

I'll never forget you and the good times we had. Going to miss you bro ❤️ pic.twitter.com/nHxnuIdCwN

— Daniel Ricciardo (@danielricciardo) July 18, 2015

Today we have lost an amazing talent and person... Words can't describe our feelings right now. We will all miss you Jules.. #RIPJules

— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) July 18, 2015

Horrible news. Rest in peace mate. A great example of fight and courage for all of us. You will always be with us. #JB17

— Carlos Sainz (@carlosainz) July 18, 2015

Tragic news today. So unfair. One of the best guys on and off track. Rest in peace my friend. #RIPJules

— Marcus Ericsson (@Ericsson_Marcus) July 18, 2015

RIP Jules

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