Lewis Hamilton saddened by Jules Bianchi death

Lewis Hamilton has described the death of fellow Formula 1 driver Jules Bianchi as a "sad, sad day".

It was announced on Saturday that 25-year-old Bianchi had passed away from the injuries that he sustained in a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix in October.

Reigning world champion Hamilton is the latest name from the sport to pay tribute to the Frenchman.

A sad, sad day today, guys. Please pray for Jules' loved ones. RIP Jules. God bless. pic.twitter.com/ODqQ5uHsyG

— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) July 18, 2015

Bianchi is the first Formula 1 fatality since Ayrton Senna died at the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994.