British IndyCar Driver Justin Wilson Dies After Crash

British driver Justin Wilson has died after being struck by flying debris and suffering a serious head injury in Sunday’s Pocono IndyCar 500 race.
Wilson was airlifted to hospital from the Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania after Sage Karam’s car spun and crashed in front of him on lap 179 of 200.

Debris from Karam’s car hit ex-Formula 1 driver Wilson, 37, and the Andretti Autosport driver crashed into a wall.

IndyCar officials said his death was a “monumentally sad day”.

Mark Miles, chief executive of IndyCar parent company Hulman & Co, said “Justin’s elite ability to drive a race car was matched by his unwavering kindness, character and humility – which is what made him one of the most respected members of the paddock.

“As we know, the racing industry is one big family, and our efforts moving forward will be focused on rallying around Justin’s family to ensure they get the support they need during this unbelievably difficult time.”

A seven-time IndyCar race winner, Wilson, from Sheffield, is survived by his wife, Julia, and two daughters.