IndyCar – Oriol Servia will replace Wilson at Sonoma

Oriol Servia will drive the #25 Andretti Autosport in the season finaleIndyCar contested this August 30 on the road circuit of Sonoma (California) replacing his friend Justin Wilson who died on August 24. The Spaniard has been playing in the discipline since 2000 after making his debut in Champ Car and had become close friends with the Briton.

“I have known and raced against Wilson for over a decade”, explained the 1999 Indy Lights champion. “I have immense respect for him as a driver, but his human qualities were a true inspiration to everyone who met him… I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to drive his car this weekend. »

The family of the deceased is also honored that Oriol Servia is piloting the No. 25. “We couldn't imagine a better person than Oriol to run in Justin's honor. Her life intersected with Justin's in many ways over the years. We know Justin would approve », added Stefan Wilson, the brother of Justin Wilson, who also raced in IndyCar.

Justin Wilson succumbed to serious head injury during the Pocono race (Pennsylvania) where he received a piece of debris.