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Wheldon Jr hailed as big talent by team boss after winning debut
Sebastian Wheldon, the son of late IndyCar champion Dan Wheldon, won two out of three races in the USF Juniors series debut at NOLA Motorsports Park last weekend, finishing second in the remaining race. Wheldon and his brother Oliver are proteges of Andretti Global and joined the VRD Racing team under Dan Mitchell after a successful test in December. Wheldon showed promise by winning races in the YACademy winter series before moving on to USF Juniors, the entry-level series in the IndyCar ladder system. He shared pole position at NOLA with Liam McNeilly and impressed with his performance throughout the weekend. Mitchell praised Wheldon’s dedication, determination, and continuous pursuit of improvement, hinting at a potential transition to Europe through VRD’s UK arm in the GB3 Championship. With ambitious plans in FIA F2 and F3, Andretti Global’s partnership with VRD could open up new opportunities for Wheldon and other young talents in the motorsport world.
