Formula E will have a new talent on the grid at the next race in the form of one Justin Wilson. The British driver will be competing for Andretti at the upcoming Moscow ePrix, the penultimate round of the inaugural championship on June 6 ahead of the double-header season finale in London.
Though he may not be a household name, Wilson (pictured above next to Michael Andretti) is an experienced racer in open-wheels. He drove a single season in Formula One, switching from Minardi (now Toro Rosso) to Jaguar (today's Red Bull) in the middle of the 2003 world championship and scoring an eighth-place finish at the United States Grand Prix.
Most of his experience, however, comes from Indy: he drove for four seasons in the now-defunct Champ Car series, winning four races and finishing as the runner-up in 2006 and 2007. He then switched to the IndyCar Series where he won another three races, and most recently drove for Andretti at the Grand Prix of Indianapolis and Indy 500.
"I'm looking forward to making my Formula E debut with Andretti," said Wilson. "I've been following the championship from the start, and it is a very interesting formula. I appreciate Michael [Andretti] giving me this opportunity. I know there is a lot to learn, but I am excited about this new challenge and looking forward to the Moscow ePrix weekend already!"
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Though he may not be a household name, Wilson (pictured above next to Michael Andretti) is an experienced racer in open-wheels. He drove a single season in Formula One, switching from Minardi (now Toro Rosso) to Jaguar (today's Red Bull) in the middle of the 2003 world championship and scoring an eighth-place finish at the United States Grand Prix.
Most of his experience, however, comes from Indy: he drove for four seasons in the now-defunct Champ Car series, winning four races and finishing as the runner-up in 2006 and 2007. He then switched to the IndyCar Series where he won another three races, and most recently drove for Andretti at the Grand Prix of Indianapolis and Indy 500.
"I'm looking forward to making my Formula E debut with Andretti," said Wilson. "I've been following the championship from the start, and it is a very interesting formula. I appreciate Michael [Andretti] giving me this opportunity. I know there is a lot to learn, but I am excited about this new challenge and looking forward to the Moscow ePrix weekend already!"
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Justin Wilson to race for Andretti in Moscow
Moscow|27 May 15
Andretti Formula E have announced that Justin Wilson will race for the team in the upcoming Moscow ePrix.
Most recently seen behind the wheel of Andretti's Rolling Stones-themed Indianapolis 500 entry, Wilson hopes to use his diverse racing background as he expands his motorsport portfolio.
"I'm looking forward to making my Formula E debut with Andretti," said Wilson. "I've been following the championship from the start, and it is a very interesting formula. I appreciate Michael [Andretti] giving me this opportunity. I know there is a lot to learn, but I am excited about this new challenge and looking forward to the Moscow ePrix weekend already!"
The Briton displayed a great talent for racing and won titles in karting and formula cars on his way to the top of the racing ladder when he ultimately progressed to the Formula 1 World Championship. The 36-year-old saw a successful career in CART from 2004-2007 in which he scored four wins and 15 podiums to finish runner-up in the championship in both 2006 and 2007.
Since joining the IndyCar Series in 2008, the driver from Sheffield, England has been very impressive in street and road course events. He claimed IndyCar victories at Detroit in 2008 and Watkins Glen in 2009 – giving Dale Coyne Racing the team's first IndyCar win. Wilson has also shown continued strength on oval circuits and won at Texas Motor Speedway in 2012.
Andretti Formula E Team enters the ninth round of competition in sixth place in the FIA Formula E Team Championship with 88 points. The inaugural Moscow ePrix takes place on June 6.
Moscow|27 May 15
Andretti Formula E have announced that Justin Wilson will race for the team in the upcoming Moscow ePrix.
Most recently seen behind the wheel of Andretti's Rolling Stones-themed Indianapolis 500 entry, Wilson hopes to use his diverse racing background as he expands his motorsport portfolio.
"I'm looking forward to making my Formula E debut with Andretti," said Wilson. "I've been following the championship from the start, and it is a very interesting formula. I appreciate Michael [Andretti] giving me this opportunity. I know there is a lot to learn, but I am excited about this new challenge and looking forward to the Moscow ePrix weekend already!"
The Briton displayed a great talent for racing and won titles in karting and formula cars on his way to the top of the racing ladder when he ultimately progressed to the Formula 1 World Championship. The 36-year-old saw a successful career in CART from 2004-2007 in which he scored four wins and 15 podiums to finish runner-up in the championship in both 2006 and 2007.
Since joining the IndyCar Series in 2008, the driver from Sheffield, England has been very impressive in street and road course events. He claimed IndyCar victories at Detroit in 2008 and Watkins Glen in 2009 – giving Dale Coyne Racing the team's first IndyCar win. Wilson has also shown continued strength on oval circuits and won at Texas Motor Speedway in 2012.
Andretti Formula E Team enters the ninth round of competition in sixth place in the FIA Formula E Team Championship with 88 points. The inaugural Moscow ePrix takes place on June 6.
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