Heartbroken dad of Jules Bianchi in public plea after tragic F1 star’s last-ever go-kart stolen in shocking robbery
Thieves also took other motor goods belonging to relatives
JULES BIANCHI’S heartbroken dad issued a public plea after the tragic F1 star’s last-ever go-kart was stolen in a shocking robbery.
Bianchi was just 25 years old when he sadly passed away in 2015.
Jules Bianchi’s heartbroken dad issued a public plea after his last-ever go-kart was stolenCredit: PA:Press Association
The ace was racing in the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix for Maruissa when he lost control of his car.
Bianchi crashed into a recovery vehicle and suffered severe head damage, placing him in a coma for nine months.
His legacy continues to this day, with safety in F1 continuing to paramount for drivers.
But now, Bianchi’s dad Philippe has revealed that his son’s last go-kart has been stolen in a shocking robbery.
Philippe told fans that nine karts were pinched by audacious thieves.
And one of them included Bianchi’s treasured final motor.
The brazen robbers even took mini karts belonging to Philippe’s grandkids.
He has now issued a heartfelt plea on social media for any help in finding the stolen karts.
Philippe said: “Dear friends, tonight I am addressing my karting family.
“Last night we were burgled and the unscrupulous thieves made off with nine JB17 Forever chassis.
“Even worse, they stole Jules’ last kart, a KZ 125 ART GP model, as well as my grandsons’ mini karts.
“Apart from the value of the machines, it is the sentimental value that hurts us.
“If you see any JB17 karts in circulation, please let me know. Thank you in advance.”
