Robert Wickens, who suffered spinal injuries in an IndyCar crash five years ago, has confirmed his interest in returning to the series.
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Wickens to return to racing using modified Hyundai touring car
IndyCar
Posted onFormer IndyCar driver Robert Wickens will make his racing return in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC), driving a Hyundai Elantra for Bryan Herta Autosport.
Wickens expects tough first IndyCar iRacing start after multiple setbacks
Gaming
Posted onRobert Wickens will make his first IndyCar iRacing start today using a fully hand-controlled simracing rig, but admits “I can only do about five or six laps without spinning”.
Wickens urges IndyCar to drop Pocono as five-car crash stops race on lap one
IndyCar
Posted onThe Pocono 500 has been stopped after a major crash on the first lap of the race involving five drivers.
Wickens confirms he suffered paralysis in Pocono crash
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar driver Robert Wickens has confirmed on social media he suffered paralysis of his legs as a result of his violent crash at Pocono last August.
Full extent of Wickens’ spine injury may not be known for “months”
IndyCar
Posted onThe full extent of the injuries IndyCar driver Robert Wickens suffered to his spine in his violent Pocono 500 crash may not be known for “months”.
Wickens crash won’t put Alonso off possible IndyCar switch
IndyCar
Posted onFernando Alonso says he is prepared to accept the dangers of racing in IndyCar despite Robert Wickens’ serious crash at Pocono last weekend.
Wickens suffered spinal cord injury in crash
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar driver Robert Wickens suffered a spinal cord injury in his crash during last weekend’s Pocono 500, the series has confirmed.
Tracy urges IndyCar to remove fence posts after Wickens crash
IndyCar
Posted onPaul Tracy, the 2003 Champ Car champion, has called on IndyCar racing to improve safety at oval tracks following Robert Wickens’ crash in yesterday’s Pocono 500.
Power holds Wickens and Dixon back for Indy road course win
IndyCar
Posted onWill Power drew a line under his mixed start to the 2018 season by winning the IndyCar Grand Prix at Indianapolis from pole position.
Newgarden denies Wickens win in Phoenix
IndyCar
Posted onJosef Newgarden passed Robert Wickens in the closing stages to win the Phoenix Grand Prix after the Schmidt driver gambled on tyre strategy.
Bourdais wins in St Petersburg as crash denies Wickens a rookie victory
IndyCar
Posted onSebastien Bourdais won a dramatic season-opening IndyCar race of 2018 after rookie Robert Wickens was taken out of the lead on the penultimate lap.
Virgin: Ordinary race for Glock as d’Ambrosio retires
2011 Abu Dhabi GP team review
Posted onGlock was briefly troubled by Daniel Ricciardo on his way to 19th.
Robert Wickens set for F1 practice debut
2011 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onVirgin will given Canadian Robert Wickens his first run in an F1 car at a race weekend in Abu Dhabi.
The Red Bull driver merry-go-round
Posted onToro Rosso has confirmed Sebastien Bourdais will not race for the team at the Hungarian Grand Prix next weekend. Jaime Alguersuari is expected to take over his place. This sparked a debate here about whether the Spanish 19-year-old is ready for F1 yet. But Red Bull’s policy of getting racers from their young driver scheme … Continue reading The Red Bull driver merry-go-round
Sebastian Vettel probably at Red Bull in 2009 – so who will be at Toro Rosso?
Posted onAfter announcing his retirement from Formula 1 at the British Grand Prix this weekend, David Coulthard heaped praise on up and coming Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel saying he, “has everything a future F1 winner needs.” Vettel has long been tipped to take Coulthard’s seat at Red Bull. Coulthard’s words of praise probably were a … Continue reading Sebastian Vettel probably at Red Bull in 2009 – so who will be at Toro Rosso?