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[Jabberwocky]

Does that mean they will no longer need a safety car?

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[LH44]

I think it will be for double yellow situations, which is the severest level before the SC is deployed. They'll need the SC if there's an obstruction on the track.

[Jabberwocky]

I have visions of Charlie using a skilectric (spelling) controller to control all the cars speed

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[sagi58]

, Jonathan Noble wrote:">Jules Bianchi accident: Key questions answered

Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting's initial report into Jules Bianchi's Japanese Grand Prix crash was supplied to FIA president Jean Todt on Friday.

Just a few hours later, the governing body broke its silence on the details surrounding the horrific accident that has left the French driver fighting for his life.

After days of speculation, a lengthy press conference provided greater clarity about the events at Suzuka and what lessons have been learned.

Here AUTOSPORT picks out the key answers that were given as efforts to improve safety continues.

[Jabberwocky]

This almost made me cry

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2014/10/j ... -fighting/

Keep fighting Jules

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[sagi58]

I did cry!!

This is a picture of the drivers, shoulder to shoulder, in support of Jules:

[LRW]

I know it was a well meant tribute - but the way his gear was in the centre, and the way it was conducted - it just felt like he was dead already. Since when do we hold a minutes silence for someone alive?

[sagi58]

I understand where you're coming from, LRW!! When Schumi had his accident, there were fans holding candlelight vigils.
Initially, it sort of freaked me out; but, then I realized that people just need to do "something" to express their sadness, their fears.

[racechick]

It seems blame has unfairly been pointed in the direction of the team regarding Jules' crash. I really don't think it's acceptable that that discussion is even taking place at the moment. I'm posting the link only because if goes on to give some info about Jules. It's sad, especially some of the comments by the family. It also contains hope.
Come on Jules. Please get better!

http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/ ... 6736123739

[spankyham]

Having read what was published by the former F1 doctor then the FiA/Charlie report a few things don't seem to gel.

The doctor made what seems an excellent point about how the drivers, under double yellow, should be prepared to stop. I wish I could find it, but I thought I remember reading somewhere else where Charlie actually gives the drivers at each race a delta to drive to and that it is .2 for a yellow and .5 for double yellow. If I got that right, surely that isn't even approaching the ready to stop the doc speaks about.

If the drivers have a standing delta of .5 for double yellow, then Charlie would know that's what they would have lifted. But for me that was still too fast for that corner with the tractor out there. My instinctive response was to predict the SC - I said that before Sutil was out of his car. If they had deployed the SC Jules would not have ended up where he did - remember he was metres ahead of Sutil when he had his off.

Be great if anyone could find or refute my memory on those deltas for the yellow/double yellow.

[racechick]

http://formerf1doc.wordpress.com/2014/10/07/2271/

[What's Burning?]

It's starting to feel wrong having these technical discussions in this thread. Maybe it's a good idea if we kept this for status updates and discussion about Jules health?

We can create an F1 safety thread perhaps.

[racechick]

Yeah I think so WB. This should be about Jules. Yes things will be looked at because of the accident and that's as it should be. But let's keep this one for Jules.

[sagi58]

[Nin-Chin]

Good news (text taken from FB page where update was posted.)

Statement from the Bianchi Family | 19 November
Nice, France
Wednesday 19 November 2014
16.30hrs CET
The parents of Jules Bianchi, Philippe and Christine, would like to provide the following information regarding Jules’ medical care, by way of an update to the media and his fans.
"Almost seven weeks after Jules’ accident at Suzuka Circuit, and following a challenging period of neurological intensive care, we are able to announce that Jules has made an important step.
Jules is no longer in the artificial coma in which he was placed shortly after the accident, however he is still unconscious. He is breathing unaided and his vital signs are stable, but his condition is still classified as ‘critical’. His treatment now enters a new phase concerned with the improvement of his brain function.
Jules’ neurological condition remains stable. Although the situation continues to be serious, and may remain so, it was decided that Jules was sufficiently stable to be repatriated to his native France. We are relieved, therefore, to confirm that Jules was transferred aeromedically last night from the Mie Prefectural General Medical Center in Yokkaichi, Japan, to Le Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice (CHU), where he arrived just a short time ago. Jules is now in the intensive care unit of Professors Raucoules and Ichai, where his care will also be monitored by Professor Paquis, Head of Neurosurgery Service.
We are thankful that the next phase of Jules’ treatment can continue close to home, where he can be surrounded and supported by his wider family and friends. We have nothing but praise for the outstanding care provided by the Mie Prefectural General Medical Center since the accident. We owe the medical staff there an enormous debt of gratitude for everything they have done for Jules, and also for our family, during what is a very difficult time for us. In particular, we would like to extend our thanks to Doctors Kamei and Yamamichi, and also to Mr Ogura, all part of the team of personnel caring for Jules in Japan.”
Notes to Editors:
At this stage there are no plans for any media interviews, therefore the family kindly asks for the continued support of the media by requesting that they do not attend the hospital. It is important to the family that the rest of the hospital be allowed to function normally and that respect is shown for the other patients, their families and the hospital staff.
In line with the family’s commitment to the media since the time of Jules’ accident, all information will be issued unilaterally via press releases. The family remains committed to providing continued updates when appropriate.