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F1 set to hold minute's silence for Bianchi

The Hungarian Grand Prix is set to see Formula One hold a minute's silence following the death of Jules Bianchi.

According to The Telegraph, drivers and teams will pause to remember Bianchi on the grid ahead of Sunday's race at the Hungaroring. Bianchi passed away on Friday night following nine months in a coma after crashing during the Japanese Grand Prix.

A similar tribute was held at last year's Russian Grand Prix - the race following Bianchi's accident - with drivers lining up at the front of the grid for a minute's silence.

The Frenchman's funeral will be held on Tuesday in Nice, with a number of F1 figures expected to attend. Many drivers have already paid tribute to Bianchi via social media.

Jules Bianchi: 1989 - 2015

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