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Philippe Bianchi Appeals After Theft of Jules Bianchi’s Final Kart and Nine JB17 Chassis

The plea follows a burglary that stripped the family of equipment closely tied to Jules Bianchi’s legacy.

Overview

  • Philippe Bianchi said a break-in led to the loss of nine JB17 Forever chassis from the family’s collection.
  • He reported that Jules Bianchi’s last kart, a KZ 125 ART GP model, and his grandsons’ mini karts were also taken.
  • Bianchi asked the karting community to report any JB17 karts seen in circulation, stressing the items’ sentimental value.
  • RaceFans reported he indicated the burglary occurred on Monday, with no recoveries or arrests noted in current coverage.
  • Reports recap Bianchi’s 2013 F1 debut, 2014 Monaco points and fatal 2014 injuries, and note his father’s foundation supporting young drivers.