Robert Wickens
- January 4, 2024
- Race Car Driver
Quick Facts
Full Name | Robert Wickens |
Occupation | Race Car Driver |
Date Of Birth | Mar 13, 1989(1989-03-13) |
Age | 35 |
Birthplace | Toronto |
Country | Canada |
Birth City | Ontario |
Horoscope | Pisces |
Robert Wickens Biography
Name | Robert Wickens |
Birthday | Mar 13 |
Birth Year | 1989 |
Place Of Birth | Toronto |
Home Town | Ontario |
Birth Country | Canada |
Birth Sign | Pisces |
Siblings | Trevor Wickens |
Robert Wickens is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on March 13, 1989 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Canadian race car driver, who is well-known for his participation in IndyCar series as part the Schmidt Peterson Motorsports team. He is also well-known for winning the Formula Renault 3.5 Series race in 2011 as well as the Formula BMW USA Championship 2006.
In May 2018, he shared a photo of him and fellow race driver He shared a photo with fellow racing driver James Hinchcliffe to his Instagram in May of 2018. on his Instagram.
Wickens started his karting career in 2001 with wins in the Junior Heavy Marigold Fall Classic and the Junior Lite Iron Man Enduro. He was three-time champion of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship in 2002, 2003, and 2005 in various classes. He also won races in ASN Canadian National Formula Junior, SKUSA ProMoto Tour, BeaveRun, PA, 80cc Junior OKRA Grand National, and Junior Heavy Mosport Grand Prix.
In 2005, when he was sixteen years old, Wickens started his formula racing career. Thanks to Junior Scholarship from BMW, he participated in Formula BMW USA for Team Apex Racing USA. He scored five podiums including two wins, which brought him third place and best rookie’s title. Also he competed in Formula BMW World Final, where he finished sixth.
He was born in Guelph (Ontario), Canada, and is well-known for his cosplay modeling Karli woods.
Robert Wickens Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Race Car Driver |
House | Living in own house. |
Robert Wickens is one of the richest Race Car Driver from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robert Wickens 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In 2001, he began his karting career. In 2005, he began his racing career when he participated in the Formula BMW USA series. In June 2017, he joined IndyCar’s racing series.
He has been awarded numerous awards for his racing, including the BBC Rising Star Award as well as the 2018 IndyCar Series rookie of the year award.
Robert Tyler Wickens (born March 13, 1989) is a Canadian racing driver from Guelph, Ontario, last driving in the IndyCar Series for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. In 2009 he finished in second place in the FIA Formula Two Championship, and in 2010 he was runner-up in the GP3 Series. In his return to Formula Renault 3.5, where he competed in 2008, he won the 2011 season championship with Carlin Motorsport, with backing of Marussia. Wickens then left the series to race in the DTM for the HWA Team.
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In November 2009 Wickens revealed that he had held “off the record” talks with several Formula 1 teams, and believe that his chances of driving in Formula 1 were increased by the fact that he is the only potential rookie North American driver who currently holds a valid FIA superlicence.
Facts & Trivia
Robert Ranked on the list of most popular Race Car Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Robert Wickens celebrates birthday on March 13 of every year.
In 2010 Wickens raced in the GP3 Series with Status Grand Prix. After getting third place in Barcelona qualifying, a good start and Nigel Melker retiring on the opening lap upped him to second place in the first race. In the second race he started from seventh place and made his way up to fourth, which allowed him to lead the driver’s standings.
Is Wickens paralyzed?
As a result of his injuries, Wickens is now a paraplegic , and he indicated Friday that his progress has plateaued. While he is able to stand and walk with assistance, he told reporters that he is not regaining muscle function and will likely be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
What happened to Robert Wickens?
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Robert Wickens spent too many days mourning the career he lost following his near-fatal 2018 crash at Pocono. The Canadian’s life was upended 14 races into his rookie IndyCar season.
When was Robert Wickens crash?
It was nothing short of a miracle. Robert Wickens, the Canadian race car driver who was paralyzed from the chest down in a brutal wreck during an IndyCar race in August 2018 , not only competed in his first race since his near-fatal crash on Friday, he almost won the darn thing!
How is Alex Zanardi doing?
Alex Zanardi, 55, has been able to move from a rehabilitation clinic to his home as the next step in his rehabilitation process following a handbike crash in June, 2020. Zanardi’s wife, Daniela, reports that Alex still has temporary stays in special clinics planned for the future.
Where is Michael Schumacher now?
Afterwards, his family moved him home to Gland, Switzerland , where he continues his rehabilitation. In 2014, the Telegraph reported the racer was “paralysed and in a wheelchair”. Schumacher’s former Ferrari boss Todt said the racer has remained strong.