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Bianchi's father plans to create foundation

– The father of late Formula 1 driver Jules Bianchi says he is planning to establish a foundation in his son's honour, with a view to guiding karters up the motorsport ladder.Bianchi suffered severe head injuries when he struck a recovery vehicle at last year's Japanese Grand Prix, and passed away in July, following a nine-month fight for survival."All his life he loved motorsport," Philippe Bianchi, who managed a karting track in Southern France where his son made his racing debut, explained to BBC Sport."I want to make a foundation to help young drivers, perhaps in go-kart, who don't have money and who need some people to give them experience and help."Next year...
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