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Robert Wickens was left paralysed waist down following a huge crash in the 2018 IndyCar Pocono 500.
Robert Wickens will compete in the 2025 IMSA SportsCar Championship, a significant milestone in his racing comeback journey after being paralyzed from the waist down in a crash at Pocono Raceway in 2018. Since his accident, Wickens has returned to motorsport, including winning IMSA’s Michelin Pilot Challenge last year. Now, he will drive the #36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R with DXDT Racing in the GTD class, using a specially designed electronic hand-brake control system by Bosch. Wickens expressed his excitement for this opportunity and credited the team, Bosch, GM, and others for making it possible, emphasizing this as a crucial step towards his return to competitive racing. This challenging path is being navigated with determination and collaboration, showcasing the potential for achieving remarkable feats in the face of adversity.
