Jules Bianchi’s kart, stolen a week ago, has been found, bringing huge relief to his family. Despite this victory, other sentimental items remain missing. Efforts to honor his memory continue. After the anxiety and anger, it’s time for relief. A week after announcing the theft of the last kart used by his son, Jules Bianchi, […]
A week after announcing the theft of the last kart used by his son Jules, a former F1 driver who died following a serious accident at the Japanese Grand Prix in 2024, Philippe Bianchi announced on Tuesday, January 13, that the vehicle had been found. This is a great relief for the Bianchi family. On […]
The Bianchi family announced some good news on Tuesday, January 13. Jules’ go-kart, which was stolen last week during a burglary, has been found. Several other go-karts and a mini-motorcycle remain missing. It is a huge relief. Jules Bianchi’s last go-kart, which was stolen last week, has been found, the family announced in a statement […]
The family of the late Jules Bianchi was the victim of a burglary. The thieves took several items, including the last competitive kart used by the former Formula 1 driver — an item of inestimable sentimental value. In a Facebook post, Jules’s father, Philippe Bianchi, denounced the shameful burglary his family recently suffered. Addressing the karting community, he appealed for solidarity […]
A week after reporting the theft, Jules Bianchi’s father Philippe shared his “immense joy” on his Facebook page on Tuesday at having found the young champion’s go-kart. Without specifying the circumstances surrounding the return of the kart, which had been stolen during a burglary, Philippe Bianchi thanked the Brignoles police on Tuesday. The father of […]
The theft of equipment belonging to the young driver from Brignoles had moved the public last week. His appeal had touched the entire motorsport community, as well as a large part of the population of the Brignoles area. Philippe Bianchi, the father of Jules Bianchi, the Formula 1 driver who died in 2015, was moved […]
Good news: recently stolen, the old kart driven by the late Jules Bianchi has already been found! This news will warm the hearts of many enthusiasts: a few days after reporting it stolen, Philippe Bianchi has found the kart that his son used to drive in competition. JULES BIANCHI’S STOLEN KART: IMMENSE SENTIMENTAL VALUE Last […]
The father of Jules Bianchi, the F1 driver who died in 2015, has announced that he was the victim of a burglary and that his son’s last kart was stolen. He is appealing to the thieves. “Being a thief is already a fall from grace. But persisting would be a choice. There is still time […]
“You didn’t steal objects, you stole memories” Jules Bianchi’s family was deeply affected by a recent burglary at Philippe Bianchi’s home, as we reported yesterday. Beyond the material damage, this act represents a symbolic attack of rare violence, directly affecting the memory of the late French driver. The events date back to the last few […]
The home of Philippe Bianchi, father of Jules, a former Formula 1 driver who died in 2015, was burgled on Monday evening. The perpetrators stole “several karts, small karts, and chassis” that belonged to the talented driver from Nice. A little over ten years after his death, Jules Bianchi’s loved ones continue to honor his […]
A burglary that affects an emotionally charged legacy More than eleven years after Jules Bianchi’s tragic death, his name continues to resonate with emotion in Formula 1 and the world of motorsport. This week, however, it was for a painful reason that the Bianchi family found themselves in the spotlight, after several karts belonging to […]
On social media, Philippe Bianchi, father of Jules Bianchi, lamented the theft of his son’s last go-kart, who died following a Formula 1 accident in 2015. “It’s the sentimental value that hurts us.” Philippe Bianchi, father of Jules Bianchi, who died in 2015 following a Formula 1 accident at the Japanese Grand Prix, posted an […]
Now a Red Bull ambassador, Calum Nicholas spent more than ten years as a Formula 1 mechanic, notably working on Max Verstappen’s car. But before joining the Milton Keynes team, he discovered Formula 1 at Marussia, a small outfit trying to survive in the early 2010s. The team ultimately disappeared in 2015, financially drained and […]
A mechanic who worked with Jules Bianchi reflected on the driver’s death at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix, sharing harrowing details. Jules Bianchi’s death shook the world of Formula 1 in 2014. That year, the young French driver lost his life during the Japanese Grand Prix while driving for the Marussia team. At Suzuka, Bianchi’s […]
A little over ten years ago, on July 17, 2015, Jules Bianchi passed away from the injuries he sustained in the terrible accident he suffered during the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix. A mechanic for the French driver at the time, Calum Nicholas reflected on that trauma on Kristen Holmes’ podcast The Line. It is a tragedy […]
The 42-hour race, involving thirty-five teams, began on Friday. This motorsport celebration honors the memory of Jules Bianchi and supports research. This 10th edition of the Jules Bianchi karting marathon, organized by Philippe Bianchi and Franck Lagorce, was designed to be sporty, joyful, and friendly, reflecting the spirit of Jules Bianchi, the young F1 driver […]
Ten years ago, Jules Bianchi passed away in a Nice hospital after nine months in a coma following a terrible accident on the Suzuka circuit in Japan during a Formula 1 race. At just 25 years old, he had conquered the world of motorsport with his raw talent, humility, and exceptional maturity behind the wheel. […]
This Sunday, September 14, 2025, he was at the finish line of the Jules Bianchi Karting Marathon at the Paul Ricard circuit in Le Castellet. Accompanied by the legend Jean Alesi, the nephew of Prince Albert II of Monaco congratulated the winners of this unique race, a fitting tribute to the driver who passed away […]
From September 12 to 14, 2025, the Circuit Paul Ricard hosted the Jules Bianchi Karting Marathon. Thirty-five teams and nearly 500 drivers took turns over more than 42 hours for a sporting challenge and a tribute to the late driver. The event raised €50,000 for the Jules Bianchi Association. The race started on Friday evening […]
The starting signal was given on September 12 at the Paul Ricard circuit in Le Castellet. For just over 42 hours, 35 teams competed in this race in tribute to driver Jules Bianchi. A unique event of its kind. Neither the vagaries of fate nor the weather spoiled the party. The tenth edition of the […]
Nearly three days of non-stop racing. The 10th Jules Bianchi Karting Marathon took place at the Castellet circuit to honor the memory of the young Formula 1 driver who tragically passed away. On July 17, 2015, Nice-born driver Jules Bianchi passed away at the age of 25. The great French—and Nice—hope of Formula 1 had […]
With 482 drivers, plenty of emotions and thrills on the track throughout the weekend on the Paul-Ricard karting track, this 10th edition was a resounding success. During the 42h19’50” race, he was in everyone’s minds, everyone’s hearts. For this 10th edition, the Jules Bianchi marathon was a resounding success this weekend with 482 drivers on […]
Philippe Bianchi and Franck Lagorce, organizers of the Karting Marathon in tribute to Jules Bianchi, kicked off the 10th edition this Friday at 7:41 p.m. The drivers set off for a 42-hour effort for a worthy cause. The event can be followed live via video. July 17, 2015, is a dark date in the history […]
This weekend, the Circuit Paul Ricard is hosting the 10th edition of the Jules Bianchi Karting Marathon. Organized by Bianchi-Largorce Event, this event aims to raise funds for medical research through the Jules Bianchi Association. It has already been 10 years since French driver Jules Bianchi died from injuries sustained in a racing accident at […]
