Justin Wilson 1978-2015

Before I start, motorsport is dangerous sport. No matter if its Go-Karting, motorbikes, Formula 1, Indy Car, any kind of Motorsport is dangerous, but motorsport can be safer between tracks, fans, spectators, tracks marshals, people in pits, cars and drivers too.

It was confirmed on late Monday evening (24/8/14) former Minardi and Jaguar F1 driver Justin Wilson has died from a head injury sustained during Sunday's IndyCar race at Pocono. He was 37 years old.



Wilson, was struck in the head with debris from Sage Karam's car when the American crashed late in the ABC Supply 500 and was airlifted to a local hospital. IndyCar confirmed yesterday that he was in a coma and in critical condition, but in a press conference shortly after 21:00 (2am GMT), officials broke the news of his passing. This was the first Indy Car death since Dan Wheldon death at Las Vegas back in 2011.

Wilson career included International Formula 3000 Champion in 2001. Wilson stepped up to Formula 1 despite he was disadvantage by his height (he was 193cm in height), he got a race seat with Minardi in 2003. He then switched to Jaguar Racing for the German Grand Prix to replace Antônio Pizzonia for the last five races of the season, and scored his only point at the United States Grand Prix. However, Wilson did not retain his position with Jaguar Racing for 2004, as he was replaced by Christian Klien.



Then Wilson, moved to Champ Car in 2004 with Conquest Racing and RuSPORT, which include four win and two second place finishes in the series during 2006 and 2007 before the series merged with the Indy Racing League in 2008. Then Wilson won three more races in the Indy Car Series with Newman-Hass Racing and Dale Coyne Racing.



Then in 2015, Wilson got a part-time drive with Andretti Autosport, which include a drive at the Indianapolis 500 race, also include a race outing for the team in the Formula E series, in the Moscow ePrix finishing in tenth place in that race.



Then in January 2012, Wilson and co-drivers AJ Allmendinger, Oswaldo Negri and John Pew won the 50th Rolex 24 at Daytona, driving for Michael Shank Racing.



Thoughts goes out to Justin Wilson's family and friends at this period of time. Its a sad day for Motorsport in general. A driver who achieved his dream driving in Formula 1 despite limited success. A driver who went to America and went there and came close to a few championships a few times. A driver who lived and loved for the sport. Justin Wilson will be sadly missed by his peers and fans combined.

Rest in Peace Justin Wilson, you will be much sadly missed.

Jonathan