Jules Bianchi's Fatal F1 Impact Measured 254g

New data from Jules Bianchi’s Japanese Grand Prix crash at Suzuka last October has revealed that he suffered an impact of 254g.

The Frenchman sadly passed away last Friday from severe head injuries sustained in the accident nine months ago, with his funeral taking place in Nice on Tuesday. Now, the FIA has released fresh data on the crash on its new World Accident Database (WADB).

The findings were reported by respected German publication Auto Motor und Sport, with GPS data showing Bianchi lost control of his Marussia in wet conditions at 132mph. He collided with a 6.8-tonne recovery truck 2.61 seconds later at a speed of 78mph and at an angle of 55 degrees.

Initial data from Bianchi’s earplugs suggested the peak impact measured 92g, but the FIA now believes they slipped out at the crucial moment. New calculations state that the actual impact was 254g.

Andy Mellor, vice president of the FIA’s Safety Commission, told Auto Motor und Sport:

"The problem was that the Marussia partly dipped below the stem of the crane, and was therefore pressed down from above by the underside of the crane. It worked like a brake, with an abrupt deceleration - and in this process there was contact between the helmet and the crane. We have never seen this before."