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A number of F1 stars including Aston Martin’s Adrian Newey have donated towards a fundraiser for racing legend Rob Wilson.
A Sports Journalist who has been covering motorsport since 2023 reported on a fundraiser for racing legend Rob Wilson, who has been suffering from kidney failure for almost two years and is in need of a transplant. Aston Martin’s Adrian Newey and other F1 stars have donated towards the cause, aiming to raise £185,000 for the 73-year-old New Zealand racing legend. Despite a living donor offering their kidney, there are still considerable costs involved in the transplant. Wilson, who raced in various series including IndyCar and NASCAR, has received support from F1 figures like Valtteri Bottas, McLaren’s Zak Brown, and former Audi boss Jonathan Wheatley. Additionally, he coached Bottas and other drivers in later years, garnering donations from the F1 community in the ongoing fundraiser.
