Wilson Justin(United Kingdom, 31/07/1978)

Justin Wilson, born on 31 July 1978 in Sheffield (United Kingdom), was a British racing driver who competed in Formula 1 and, above all, in the leading North American open-wheel categories, where he built a long and highly respected career for professionalism, speed and technical expertise.

His sporting background took shape in British karting before moving to single-seaters. In 1998 he won the Formula Palmer Audi championship, a one-make series created by Jonathan Palmer, establishing himself as one of the most promising young drivers in the UK. After experience in Formula 3, the decisive step came in 2001, when he won the International Formula 3000 Championship with Arden, a result that opened the doors to Formula 1.

His Formula 1 debut came in 2003 with Minardi during the season, where he stood out for solidity and development capability. His performances earned him a call-up from Jaguar Racing, with whom he completed the 2003 season by contesting the final rounds of the championship. Despite commitment and rapid adaptation to a complex environment, he was not retained for 2004, bringing his Formula 1 experience to a close after sixteen Grands Prix.

After leaving F1, Wilson built the most significant part of his career in the United States. He raced in the Champ Car World Series, achieving victories and strong results, and showing adaptability on road courses, ovals and street circuits. With the move to the IndyCar Series, he became one of the most respected drivers in the paddock, winning races with several teams, including Dale Coyne Racing and Andretti Autosport, and establishing himself as a technical reference for car development.

Over the years in IndyCar he earned a reputation as an exceptionally well-prepared driver, often chosen by smaller teams to maximise the potential of available packages. His unusually tall stature for a single-seater driver was a technical curiosity: in order to race in Formula 1 in 2003, a regulatory waiver on minimum weight was required.

Justin Wilson passed away on 23 August 2015 following severe injuries sustained during an IndyCar Series race at Pocono Raceway, after being struck on the head by debris following an on-track accident. His death deeply affected the motorsport world, prompting further reflection and developments regarding safety in open-wheel racing. He is remembered as an exemplary professional, highly respected by teams, colleagues and insiders for his human and technical approach to racing.

GP Results

GP/Points Graph

Year	Team	Chassis	Points
2003	Jaguar	R4	1

* World Championships with at least 1 point won (since 2001)

Year	Team	Teammate	Win
2003	Jaguar Racing (R4)	Webber M.	0 VS 16
Total			0 VS 16

Grand Prix	Team	Chassis	Pos.
United States GP 2003	Jaguar Racing	R4	8

* Grand prix finishes in the top 10 (since 2001)

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