Justin Wilson dies after IndyCar crash caused by flying debris

The British racing driver was struck on the helmet by a nosecone after crash at Pocono Raceway on Sunday

Justin Wilson
(Image credit: Sarah Crabill/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway)

British IndyCar driver Justin Wilson has died from a head injury after he was struck on the helmet by debris during a race on Sunday.

The 37-year-old, who spent one season in Formula 1, was airlifted to hospital on Sunday after the crash at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania, but died on Monday.

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