How a new braking system helps Wickens pick up the thread of a shattered career

As he embarks on a unique new adventure in IMSA, Robert Wickens spoke about the opportunity and his journey since his IndyCar accident six years ago.

Published on 29/11/2024 à 12:25

Valentin GLO

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How a new braking system helps Wickens pick up the thread of a shattered career

Robert Wickens to drive Corvette Z06 GT3.R - Photo: Corvette

It’s a story of resilience. Robert Wickens lost the use of his legs in a crash at Pocono in 2018, but the 35-year-old never lost sight of his desire to return to the highest level and will make his return to motorsport in 2022 after a long convalescence. The Canadian even won the Michelin Pilot Challenge title alongside Harry Gottsacker aboard a Hyundai Elantra TCR operated by Bryan Herta Autosport in 2023.

In 2025, Wickens will compete in all five sprint rounds of theIMSA in the GTD category with DXDT Racing on a Corvette Z06 GT3.R that will be equipped with a steering wheel control system. Electronic braking that frees up space in the cockpit, but also allows the driver to use less force e

Valentin GLO

Journalist. Endurance reporter (WEC, IMSA, ELMS, ALMS) and sometimes F1 or IndyCar.

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