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The family of Jules Bianchi has announced that his funeral will take place this Tuesday in his hometown, Nice.

Following an accident during last October's Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, the Frenchman died on Friday.

In a tweet on the former Marussia driver's official Twitter account, it was confirmed that a service will be held on July 21 from 10am, at Sainte Reparate Cathedral.

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Since news broke on Saturday morning, tributes have flowed for Bianchi, and overnight Max Chilton dedicated his breakthrough Indy Lights result at Iowa to his 2013/14 team-mate.