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Bianchi's crash recorded 92G impact with crane

The FIA has released further information relating to Jules Bianchi's fatal crash during the Japanese Grand Prix last year. The results of a detailed investigation, published in Auto Motor Und Sport, revealed that Bianchi lost control of his Marussia car at 213 km/h, and hit the crane at 126 km/h just 2.61 seconds later. The car struck the crane at an angle of 55 degrees, with the nose diving under the rear of the recovery vehicle, allowing Bianchi's helmet to contact the crane. The force of the impact was recorded at 58.8G, according to the car, but the impact was made worse because of the angle. Bianchi's earplugs recorded an impact of 92G, however reports they fell out at...
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