Following the news that Jules Bianchi has passed away, the racing community has already extended its outpouring of support and messages to pay tribute to the 25-year-old.
These are but a sampling and as you can see, Bianchi touched many lives, far and wide, throughout the racing world:
No words can describe what his family & the sport have lost. All I can say it was a pleasure knowing & racing you. x pic.twitter.com/NVcfbV9qdR
— M A X Chilton (@maxchilton) July 18, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to the @Jules_Bianchi family for this very sad ending of a promising young life. My prayers are with you.#RIPJules
— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) July 18, 2015
Rest in peace Jules Bianchi. This sport that we love can be very cruel.
— Dario Franchitti (@dariofranchitti) July 18, 2015
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) July 18, 2015
We're deeply saddened to hear Jules Bianchi has passed. #F1 has lost a supremely talented young driver. #ForzaJules pic.twitter.com/el7frNGGCH
— COTA (@circuitamericas) July 18, 2015
So sad. Hate seeing a bright star extinguished. RIP Jules Bianchi.
— James Hinchcliffe (@Hinchtown) July 18, 2015
Rest in peace dear Jules! We lost a great fighter today. All my thoughts are with you and your family @Jules_Bianchi pic.twitter.com/ojPmAR9v79
— Andre Lotterer (@Andre_Lotterer) July 18, 2015
Rest in Peace @Jules_Bianchi. My thoughts and deepest condolences to his family. So young. So talented.
— Fake Charlie Whiting (@charlie_whiting) July 18, 2015
Deeply saddened by news of the passing of #JulesBianchi – super talented, super nice young man. It's been 9months of torture for his family
— Leigh Diffey (@leighdiffey) July 18, 2015
So sorry 2 hear about Jules Bianchi's death. Tragic. Proves that in spite of many safety improvements, the danger of racing still very real.
— Kelli STAVAST (@KelliStavast) July 18, 2015
The words on MLK's grave are fitting for @Jules_Bianchi tonight. A brilliant driver pic.twitter.com/Ihl1R7ErVl
— Sean Kelly (@virtualstatman) July 18, 2015
Rest in peace @Jules_Bianchi. I feel so very fortunate to have briefly met you. Thoughts with your family & friends. http://t.co/JFB27xxFFX
— Blair Soden (@BlairSoden) July 18, 2015
RIP Jules, I wish your talents had a chance to be displayed and your smile hadn't left us so soon. #F1
— Justin Kircher (@jKirch_F1) July 18, 2015
#ForzaJules pic.twitter.com/6P0cY5iKQT
— Dan Paddock (@CosmicDanzo) July 18, 2015
— Jamey Price (@jameypricephoto) July 18, 2015
We lost a great racer and a person. Jules Bianchi. #RIP
— Toni Vilander (@toni_vilander) July 18, 2015
Just finding out the news about @Jules_Bianchi today… So sad. Thoughts with his family tonight. #RIPJules
— Pippa Mann (@PippaMann) July 18, 2015
So sad to hear Jules Bianchi passed away. RIP Jules.
— Katherine Legge (@katherinelegge) July 18, 2015
Just heard that Jules Bianchi passed away. Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. #RIP
— Juan Pablo Montoya (@jpmontoya) July 18, 2015
#RIPBianchi pic.twitter.com/n9ElTWnUvd
— Helio Castroneves (@h3lio) July 18, 2015
#RIP Jules Bianchi
— Tony Kanaan (@TonyKanaan) July 18, 2015
— Marco Andretti (@MarcoAndretti) July 18, 2015
Wow just saw Jules Bianchi died today. Terrible news. RIP Jules.
— Graham Rahal (@GrahamRahal) July 18, 2015
Just saw the very sad news on Jules Bianchi. Prayers for his family and friends. RIP Jules
— Gabby Chaves (@GabbyChaves) July 18, 2015
Will never forget dinner at hooters in Austin after the Grand Prix with @JamesCalado and Jules. RIP, Jules. #FORZAJULES
— Conor Daly (@ConorDaly22) July 18, 2015
Sad day for racing. Rest easy @Jules_Bianchi
— Sage Karam (@SageKaram) July 18, 2015
Rest in peace bud. You were an awesome talent and will be sadly missed. 2008 was fun! @Jules_Bianchi #ForzaJules #RIPJules #ArtGrandprix
— Jakesy (@JamesJakes) July 18, 2015
Que noticia mas triste… QEPD Jules Really sad news RIP Jules Bianchi… pic.twitter.com/arLA2uinn3
— Carlos Munoz (@CarlosMunoz034) July 18, 2015
Rest In Peace Jules
— Tristan Vautier (@TristanVautier) July 18, 2015
RIP Champ 😢 #ForzaJules
— Jack Harvey (@jack_harvey42) July 18, 2015
— Alex Lloyd (@alex_lloyd) July 18, 2015
So sad, condolences to the Bianchi family. #RIPJulesBianchi #FORZAJULES
— Stefan Wilson (@stef_wilson) July 18, 2015
RIP Jules Bianchi 😔🏁
— James Davison (@JDDavison007) July 18, 2015
Very sad to hear of the passing of @Jules_Bianchi. He was a special guy and will be truly missed. He's in a better place now. #RESPECT
— Ryan Eversley (@RyanEversley) July 18, 2015
Rest in peace Jules. Tremendous loss not only to his immediate family, but the entire racing family as well. https://t.co/JZEgsGAXuS
— Anders Krohn (@AndersKrohn) July 18, 2015
Sad day for Formula One. RIP Jules Bianchi. #ForzaJules
— Spencer Pigot (@SpencerPigot) July 18, 2015
Rest in peace @Jules_Bianchi. Godspeed.
— Grace Autosport (@GraceAutosport) July 18, 2015
This picture of Jules Bianchi is so great. RIP. #ForzaJules pic.twitter.com/YbatWRnIk1
— Steezus (@RiotBananas) July 18, 2015