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That's a strange one. I'd swear he has his visor up and a hand in the slot, almost as if he's rubbing his nose or something. That red bit is too far forward to be the left-hand cockpit padding; it really looks like a glove.

// Edit: I zoomed in and am now pretty sure it's an optical illusion.

6 October 2014, 16.00hrs local/08.00hrs BST



Following the accident involving Jules Bianchi during yesterday’s 2014 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit, the Marussia F1 Team would like to acknowledge the huge outpouring of support and affection for Jules and the Team at this very difficult time.



With regard to the communication of information concerning Jules’ medical condition, we will respect, and be guided by, the wishes of the Bianchi family. Together with Jules’ care, they will remain our highest priority. Therefore, we would ask for patience and understanding with regard to further medical updates, which will be communicated in conjunction with the Mie General Medical Center in Yokkaichi, where Jules is being treated, when they feel it is appropriate.



Representatives of the Marussia F1 Team and Scuderia Ferrari will remain at the hospital to support Jules and the Bianchi family.



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Did anyone mention that there was a green flag weaving in that corner after the Sutil crash and before the Bianchi one? It was showed on Sky Italia post-race...

still critical and apparently not breathing unaided.

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/f1/9506119/bianchi-still-critical?

Earlier reports in the French media said Bianchi was breathing on his own following surgery. However there are now conflicting accounts. BBC Sport is seeking clarification on his condition.

I missed this race and haven't had time for a full read up. Can someone post what actually happened. Was it under yellow, under SC, etc? I've heard conflicting reports.

The green flag is on the post after the accident scene, it's pretty close, but not wrong or unusual.

The camera is positioned at Degna 1, the green flag is being waved on the post positioned between Dunlop and Degna, and the accident is in the Dunlop curve, I don't know why people (not aimed at you) are making a big fuss about this, are people born without depth perception nowdays?

Yellow flags are there to warn of a danger ahead, not behind, it's close I agree, but not technically wrong, by the rules if that guy was waving a yellow, then it would be to indicate a car off between him and the next post (Degna) or in the Degna curves, not as a retrospective warning.

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aerogi the TV people are stuck between a rock and a hard place, show what they showed and it leads to confusion, show the reverse angle from the camera in Dunlop Curve, and they'd have been slammed for being blood hungry arseholes, probably best to let someone have their dignity than not. The reverse angle (based on the photos) would have sent social media into a meltdown had it been broadcast, and would probably have made speculation worse. They made the best of a bad situation.