Justin Wilson
Born: |
31 Jul 1978 |
Died: |
24 Aug 2015 |
Nationality: |
Great Britain |
Grands Prix: | 16 (2003) |
F3000 starts: | 32 (1999-2001) |
Indy 500s: | 8 (2008-2015) |
The 2001 Formula 3000 champion, Justin joined Minardi for 2003, then Jaguar, but still failed to secure a F1 seat in 2004, which partly was down to his height - Justin being one of the tallest drivers to have competed in Grand Prix racing. After a spell in sportscars, Justin moved to CART, where he remained until the switch to the IRL series, in which he now races, although 2015 saw him only in a part-time seat. Wilson, who was based in Colorado, was seriously injured in a crash at Pocono Raceway in 2015 and tragically died of his injuries the next day.
Biography last updated 25 Aug 2015