Yesterday it was confirmed that following nine months in a coma, Jules Bianchi had passed away.
The 25-year-old F1 driver never regained consciousnesses after he had crashed into a crane at Suzuka back in October last year.
It will come as little surprise to learn that news of the Frenchman's death has been met with great sadness - not just by his fellow drivers, but also the sporting world.
Here, Sports Mole has taken a look at some of the tributes that have been paid to Bianchi on social networking sites.
"All my support to Jules Bianchi's family and friends. RIP Jules."
Former world number one tennis player Rafael Nadal
Walk good my friend. It was my honour to know you @Jules_Bianchi pic.twitter.com/Dk6LO4D0Xy
— Yohan Blake (@YohanBlake) July 18, 2015
"Jules Bianchi may he rest in peace.. Our thoughts are with his family and friends."
Former England football captain David Beckham
"Last night we lost a truly great guy and a real fighter #RIPJules my sincerest condolences to his family and friends."
F1 driver Jenson Button
"A sad, sad day today, guys. Please pray for Jules' loved ones. RIP Jules. God bless."
F1 driver Lewis Hamilton
No words can describe what his family & the sport have lost. All I can say it was a pleasure knowing & racing you.
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— M A X Chilton (@maxchilton) July 18, 2015
"Extremely sad to hear that Jules Bianchi passed away. Thinking about jules and his family. #RIPJules"
F1 driver Nico Rosberg
"Such sad news to hear about Jules Bianchi. Thoughts are with his family and friends! #RIPJules"
Wales rugby international George North
"RIP Jules Bianchi very sad news and a complete freak accident."
English golfer Ian Poulter
I'll never forget you and the good times we had. Going to miss you bro ❤️ pic.twitter.com/nHxnuIdCwN
— Daniel Ricciardo (@danielricciardo) July 18, 2015
"Goodbye my friend. You will be missed by so so many. Rest in peace Jules. My thoughts are with you and your family right now."
Formula E driver Sam Bird
"You will always be present in our hearts. I will follow that dream we had in common. RIP my friend!"
F1 driver Esteban Gutierrez
"Just heard that Jules Bianchi passed away. Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. #RIP"
Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya
Woke up to these very sad news.. RIP Jules. You will be never forgotten. My thoughts are with the family pic.twitter.com/79yv2DrDFa
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) July 18, 2015
"All my thoughts to the family of Jules Bianchi, R.I.P."
MotoGP rider Dani Pedrosa
"My heartfelt condolences to the Jules-Bianchi family for this very sad ending of a promising young life. My prayers are with you. RIPJules."
Former F1 world champion Mario Andretti
"Yesterday we lost one of the best guys and best drivers I've ever met. I'll miss you so much my friend... #RIPJules"
F1 driver Romain Grosjean
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
£Deeply saddened to hear Jules Bianchi has passed. F1 lost a great fighter today. Rest in peace. #JulesBianchi"
Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan
"PSG send condolences to the friends and family of Jules Bianchi."
Paris Saint-Germain
"Talented and a gentleman, will remain in our hearts. RIP Jules Bianchi."
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert
Our thoughts are with Jules Bianchi's family and friends #RIPJules #JB17 pic.twitter.com/4Zot1XkxEF
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 18, 2015
