Photo: RacePictures

F1 LIVE | Bianchi's kart found, Verstappen's bond with Schumacher

09:00, 14 Jan

byDrew Murphy

Welcome to today’s edition of GPBlog’s live coverage! Be sure to check back regularly to stay updated with the latest news and developments from the world of Formula 1.

Jules Bianchi family confirm emotional recovery of stolen go-kart

Philippe Bianchi, father of the late Jules Bianchi, has confirmed that his son's go-kart has been found after it was stolen last week.

Jules Bianchi. Photo: RacePictures

Posting on Instagram, Philippe said: "It is with immense joy that I confirm that Jules' go-kart has been found!"

Read also

Verstappen on his relationship with Schumacher: 'I knew him as Uncle Michael'

Max Verstappen has a special bond with seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. Thanks in part to his father, Jos Verstappen, the German legend was like an uncle to the Red Bull Racing driver.

Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

In a conversation with the Swiss outlet Blick, they discussed how Verstappen, at just five years old, could already be seen in the pit lane alongside the Ferrari legend.

"Those images are beautiful memories. My father Jos was Schumacher’s teammate in 1994, which is why our families remained close in the years that followed. We even went on vacation together a few times. I knew him as Uncle Michael."

Read also

GPblog's latest F1 Paddock Update

Want to stay up-to-date with what happens in the F1 paddock? Then GPblog's F1 Paddock Update video is the perfect way to do it. Subscribe to GPblog's YouTube channel and turn on notifications to never miss the latest episodes.