Jules Bianchi eager to return to service

Vacations are good. Except when they take you away from the circuits a little too long? In any case, this is what Jules Bianchi felt during the summer break, he who is experiencing his first season this year in Formula 1.

“On the one hand it is very important for everyone in this sport to have a good, long break,” explains the Marussia driver. On the other hand, I was ready to go back to running just after a week! That was already three weeks ago now, so I'm really looking forward to being at Spa this weekend and also to tackling the second part of the season, which is proving very important for us as we have to give ourselves 100% to achieve our goals. »

Actuellement in front of his co-driver Max Chilton and the two residents of Caterham, the rival team, in the championship, the Niçois is for the moment fully fulfilling his contract. Especially since thanks to its performance and his 13th place obtained in the 2nd Grand Prix of the season in Malaysia, the Marussia F1 Team points to the 10th and very lucrative place in the Team Rankings. “During the break I had the chance to reflect on my start to the season so far, and think about how I can bring all this experience together to make me stronger. I also focused heavily on my physical condition in order to perform at my best level during the next distant races. » With, to begin with, the penultimate European Grand Prix of the season, in Belgium. “It will be good to race again at Spa which is a fantastic circuit and it will be special for me to try it in a Formula 1 car.”