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CHARLES LECLERC FASTEST AT HOME DURING MONACO GP PRACTICE; STROLL PENALIZED

CHARLES LECLERC FASTEST AT HOME DURING MONACO GP PRACTICE; STROLL PENALIZED

The prestigious Monaco Grand Prix kicked off this Friday in the Principality. It marks the end of the first third of the 2025 Formula 1 season. It is also the second of three consecutive GPs. All eyes in Monaco are on Charles Leclerc, the event’s only local, who won in 2024 in his Ferrari. Alongside […]

Racing Stars Football Cup – Pilot team loses out

Racing Stars Football Cup – Pilot team loses out

As every year, a charity soccer match (this year called the Racing Stars Football Cup) took place at the Stade Louis II, ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. A number of drivers from the current field, including Pierre Gasly, Carlos Sainzou and Isack Hadjar, were present on the lawn of the stadium which usually hosts […]

Racing Stars Football Cup brings legends, laughter and goals to Stade Louis-II

Racing Stars Football Cup brings legends, laughter and goals to Stade Louis-II

The Racing Stars Football Cup lit up Stade Louis-II once again ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, as celebrities and sporting legends took to the pitch for a charity match that combined soccer, fun and fundraising… The annual match saw a team of Formula 1 drivers take on Monaco’s Barbajuans, a team made up […]

Pilots’ Match: Barbagiuans triumph over Nazionale Piloti

Pilots’ Match: Barbagiuans triumph over Nazionale Piloti

Yesterday, the lawn of the Stade Louis-II was the stage for the first edition of the Racing Stars Football Cup. The Barbagiuans team, led by Louis Ducruet, defeated Pierre Gasly’s Nazionale Piloti, 6-4. Proceeds from the gala match were donated to Be Safe and the Jules Bianchi association. Drivers, artists, sportsmen and former soccer legends… […]

Louis Ducruet supported by his mother, Stéphanie de Monaco, and his sisters, for a match surrounded by stars

Louis Ducruet supported by his mother, Stéphanie de Monaco, and his sisters, for a match surrounded by stars

IN PICTURES – Louis Ducruet made his return to the Louis-II stadium pitch for a charity match organized in aid of his sister Camille Gottlieb’s association, under the tender gaze of his mother, Stéphanie de Monaco. While stars from all over the world are currently in Cannes to take part in the 78th edition of […]

Racing Stars Football Cup: F1 puts on its boots for a good cause

Racing Stars Football Cup: F1 puts on its boots for a good cause

On the eve of the Monaco Grand Prix, the Stade Louis II vibrated to the rhythm of a gala match bringing together Formula 1 drivers, soccer legends and celebrities, all united in support of charitable causes. On May 21, 2025, the first official edition of the Racing Stars Football Cup was organized by Monaco’s Barbagiuans, […]

Dramatic safety car decision at Imola: former driver calls for crucial safety measures.

Dramatic safety car decision at Imola: former driver calls for crucial safety measures.

In a thrilling turn of events at Imola, former F1 driver Alex Wurz spoke out about the crucial decision to deploy the safety car at the recent race. Wurz stressed the necessity of the safety car’s intervention, highlighting the potential dangers of not prioritizing safety on the track. The 2025 edition at Imola offered fans […]

Drivers’ match returns as Racing Stars Football Cup

Drivers’ match returns as Racing Stars Football Cup

Monaco’s Barbagiuans, led by president Louis Ducruet, are relaunching this gala match in aid of the Jules Bianchi and Be Safe Monaco associations. It will be held in conjunction with the Formula 1 Grand Prix, on Wednesday May 21 at 3pm, on the lawn of the Louis-II stadium. Make way for the Racing Stars Football […]

Soccer meets Formula 1: Monaco launches the first official “Racing Stars Football Cup” before the GP

Soccer meets Formula 1: Monaco launches the first official “Racing Stars Football Cup” before the GP

In a high-octane fusion of soccer and motorsport, Monaco is gearing up for the inaugural Racing Stars Football Cup, which takes place on Wednesday May 21 at 3:00 pm at Stade Louis II – just days before the main event hosts the world’s most glamorous race, the Monaco Grand Prix. Reviving a beloved 30-year tradition, […]

Tribute to Jean-Claude Sanchez and Jules Bianchi at Kart’Are in Algues-Vives

Tribute to Jean-Claude Sanchez and Jules Bianchi at Kart’Are in Algues-Vives

Sunday September 15 at the kart'Are in Algues-Vives took place the race in tribute to Jean-Claude Sanchez, an emblematic figure of the Lavelanet-Aigues-Vives karting circuit but also in the world of regional, national and international karting.

  • 17 September 2024
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Charles Leclerc rides a karting for Jules Bianchi

Charles Leclerc rides a karting for Jules Bianchi

Charles Leclerc who after winning on the grounds of his team on September 1st, won the Jules Bianchi Karting Marathon, in tribute to his friend who died tragically.

  • 17 September 2024
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KARTING: THE JULES BIANCHI MARATHON, A RACE THAT GOES BEYOND THE SCOPE OF SPORT

KARTING: THE JULES BIANCHI MARATHON, A RACE THAT GOES BEYOND THE SCOPE OF SPORT

It is under the bright Provence sun that the event supported by Charles Leclerc returned on Friday for a second edition on the Paul-Ricard du Castellet circuit which will end on Sunday.

  • 12 September 2024
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Formula 1: Charles Leclerc wins a karting marathon in tribute to Jules Bianchi

Formula 1: Charles Leclerc wins a karting marathon in tribute to Jules Bianchi

Organized all weekend in Le Castellet, the Jules Bianchi Karting Marathon took place in the presence of numerous personalities from the automotive world as well as other stars.

  • 12 September 2024
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CHARLES LECLERC LEADS 42-HOUR KARTING MARATHON IN TRIBUTE TO JULES BIANCHI

CHARLES LECLERC LEADS 42-HOUR KARTING MARATHON IN TRIBUTE TO JULES BIANCHI

Scuderia Ferrari star driver Charles Leclerc kicked off a unique 42-hour karting marathon at the Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, in tribute to his friend and mentor Jules Bianchi. The event, created more than ten years ago by Philippe Bianchi, Jules' father, pays vibrant tribute to the young French driver who died tragically in 2015, following an accident during the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix.

  • 12 September 2024
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A unique event in the world : the “Jules Bianchi” Karting Marathon in Le Castellet on September 6-7-8 2024

A unique event in the world : the “Jules Bianchi” Karting Marathon in Le Castellet on September 6-7-8 2024

Indeed, on September 6, 7 and 8 at the prestigious Paul Ricard complex, Philippe Bianchi and Franck Lagorce are offering an endurance race lasting 42 hours 19 minutes and 50 seconds. During this new edition, which team, French or international, is ready to register its name in this incredible event, after the success of 2023 ?

  • 27 August 2024
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THE FIRST STEPS IN KARTING AND THE ROLE OF HIS FATHER

THE FIRST STEPS IN KARTING AND THE ROLE OF HIS FATHER

In this interview, Leclerc also shares his memories of his first experience in karting, a passion that began by chance during a visit to the karting track of Philippe Bianchi, the father of Jules Bianchi.

  • 27 August 2024
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Ten years after his godfather Jules Bianchi, Charles Leclerc in turn delivers a memorable performance in Monaco

Ten years after his godfather Jules Bianchi, Charles Leclerc in turn delivers a memorable performance in Monaco

Following the disappearance of his protector, Charles in a certain way fulfilled the destiny promised to Jules, who would have had to race in red without that damn 2014 Japanese GP. Like his elder, Leclerc had a remarkable race to finally impose on Monaco by compensating for any possible strategic blow from Piastri's McLaren.

Raffaele Marciello is wearing the colors of Jules Bianchi for his first 24 Hours of Le Mans

Raffaele Marciello is wearing the colors of Jules Bianchi for his first 24 Hours of Le Mans

Raffaele Marciello is wearing the colors of Jules Bianchi for his first 24 Hours of Le Mans. A habit that has become valuable for the new BMW driver. This year, he will proudly wear colors identical to those of the late Jules Bianchi. A leitmotif for him, who spent five years in the Ferrari Driver […]

Charles Leclerc dedicates his victory to his dad and Jules Bianchi

Charles Leclerc dedicates his victory to his dad and Jules Bianchi

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc wanted to dedicate his victory at the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix to his dad and former F1 driver and friend, Jules Bianchi.

“I lost two very good friends”: Pierre Gasly speaks with emotion of the disappearances of Jules Bianchi and Anthoine Hubert”

“I lost two very good friends”: Pierre Gasly speaks with emotion of the disappearances of Jules Bianchi and Anthoine Hubert”

I lost two very good friends, Jules Bianchi and Anthoine Hubert with whom I was really very, very close...

Jules Bianchi is the last Formula 1 driver to lose his life after an accident during competition.

Jules Bianchi is the last Formula 1 driver to lose his life after an accident during competition.

As May 1 marks the sad anniversary of Ayrton Senna's death during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, Formula 1 has recorded 34 other fatal accidents. The latest was Jules Bianchi, in 2014. Note that eight drivers died during the Indianapolis 500, between 1953 and 1959. During this period, this competition was integrated into the […]

Jules Bianchi : A look back at the tragic accident that cost him his life at the Japanese Grand Prix in 2014

Jules Bianchi : A look back at the tragic accident that cost him his life at the Japanese Grand Prix in 2014

Since the creation of Formula 1 in 1946 and the first world championship four years later, no fewer than 44 drivers have died during a Formula 1 weekend. Including Jules Bianchi, the French motorsport prodigy, who tragically passed away in 2015.

Lessons from Jules Bianchi’s tragic accident

Lessons from Jules Bianchi’s tragic accident

Since the tragic accident which cost the death of French driver Jules Bianchi ten years ago, no fatal accident has occurred in Formula 1.

  • 16 April 2024
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F1 : Ferrari boss announces big things for Leclerc

F1 : Ferrari boss announces big things for Leclerc

In Japan, it was time to pay tribute to Jules Bianchi, ten years after his very serious accident on the Suzuka circuit. During this Grand Prix, Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez came first and second, followed respectively by Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc.

  • 16 April 2024
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