New Grand Prix Drivers’ Association chairman Alex Wurz has warned the media, fans and fellow drivers to avoid jumping to conclusions over Jules Bianchi’s Japanese GP crash.
Whilst Bianchi remains in a “critical but stable” condition, and without all the facts present, it wouldn’t be right to spread unconfirmed information.
Wurz though understands it is important to shed some light on how such an accident can happen, but says it must be done through a proper investigative process as is currently under way within the FIA.
“Obviously, such a terrible accident throws up a lot of questions and opinions,” Wurz is quoted as saying by Autosport. “By nature, we all like to have answers, conclusions and solutions as soon as possible.
“All of us drivers understand and also feel the need to investigate and discuss this matter,” he added. “But we shall not jump to conclusions without having all evidence and information, and also having the chance to hear other parties’ point of view.”
Wurz also warned drivers not to speak about the incident in detail to the media, but to instead engage in private discussions until such a time when things have become clearer.
“I recommend to all the drivers to refrain from a public discussion,” said the Austrian.
“Any such discussions and the pursuit of solutions shall be done in a closed circle to ensure respect and privacy for Jules’s family, but equally to ensure this analytical process can be done in its best way.
“We need to give the experts time to analyse everything and, of course, we offer our full support to whichever authorities may be involved in this process.
“But foremost, we want to support the family and friends of Jules. We do this in the best way, not by inflaming knee-jerk conclusions.”
