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Historic win for Mercedes in Russia overshadowed by Bianchi tribute

Historic win for Mercedes in Russia overshadowed by Bianchi tribute
13.10.2014 17:17
The seesawing emotional highs and lows that infuse motor racing were perfectly illustrated at the inaugural Russian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton raced to an easy victory at the Sochi circuit on Sunday to secure a first-ever team title for Mercedes.The champagne bubbled in plastic cups and there were raucous renditions of "We Are The Champions" from the team garage.But Mercedes motorsport director Toto Wolff brought the revelers back to earth with a dose of reality."We don't forget about Jules," he told Sky television after the race. "This is still overshadowing everything we do. The sport is a side story."The Formula One community had a clear message in Russia -- it was racing for stricken Marussia driver Jules Bianchi, who is seriously ill after an accident seven days ago at the Japanese round of the world championship.His family revealed in a statement Thursday, the 25-year-old Frenchman had suffered a "diffuse axonal injury," and was in a critical but stable condition at the Mie General Medical Center in Yokkaichi, Japan.The remaining 21 race drivers in Russia assembled at the front of the grid in a moving show of support for the popular Bianchi.They held a minute's silence in respect of their colleague before climbing into their cars.Marussia chose not to run Bianchi's car in Russia. Instead it stood in tribute on his side of the garage.On Sunday, members of the team gathered together on the grid with their sole driver Max Chilton holding a pit board that read: "Racing for Jules."(CNN)Bakudaily.Az

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