Jules Bianchi (bee-AN-key; born 3 August 1989 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France - died 17 July 2015 in Nice) was a motor racing driver who drove for the Marussia team. He previously tested for both Ferrari and Force India, and was a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy. Bianchi was also the great-nephew of the late Lucien Bianchi who competed in F1 from 1959 until 1968. He drove the No. 17 car, a number he didn't apply for as his three choices were allocated before Bianchi's number was decided.