Racing world takes to social media in support of Robert Wickens

The IndyCar and motorsports communities have quickly come to the support of Robert Wickens on social media.

Wickens revealed on both his Instagram and Twitter accounts that he is a paraplegic, paralyzed from injuries sustained in a horrific crash during the early laps of the August 19 IndyCar race at Pocono Raceway.

MORE: IndyCar: Robert Wickens reveals he’s paralyzed from vicious August crash

Here are some select posts from social media:

Did my first slide transfer as a paraplegic today. My upper body is getting stronger everyday. I’ve only been posting videos of the small movement in my legs, but the reality is I am far away from walking on my own. I’ve never worked harder for anything in my life. More to come!! pic.twitter.com/lMw8XJgOck

— Robert Wickens (@robertwickens) October 26, 2018

Determined as ever.

Keep pushing, @robertwickens 🙏https://t.co/8HuI0vhrqw

— IndyCar Series (@IndyCar) October 26, 2018

Canadian IndyCar driver Robert Wickens says he's 'far from walking on my own'. He posted to Instagram a video with caption, 'Did my first slide transfer as a paraplegic today'. https://t.co/fMUmm52Dpu pic.twitter.com/WyeWMerbBG

— CBC Sports (@cbcsports) October 26, 2018

We're wishing you the best, @robertwickens! Keep pushing! 💪 https://t.co/0G26qKv348

— Toro Rosso (@ToroRosso) October 26, 2018

We are all cheering you on @robertwickens. https://t.co/S4L3NcdbaS

— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) October 26, 2018

Keep at it @robertwickens God has a plan for u …. and I think it includes u pushing @IndyCar limits and me giving u more 💩 as steward 😂 https://t.co/dHHgYNkVop

— Max Papis (@maxpapis) October 22, 2018

We are proud of you @RobertWickens! Better, stronger, faster, one day at a time! #GetWellWickens #IndyCar https://t.co/L0O9Jex7I4

— GPLongBeach (@GPLongBeach) October 26, 2018

Stay strong, @robertwickens. 🙏#GetWellWickens | #INDYCAR https://t.co/zrsuDGLW8L

— Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@IMS) October 26, 2018

You got this @robertwickens !! Keep fighting! We are all with you and we all believe in you🔥🔥💪🏼💪🏼you WILL be back in an @indycar !!#StayStrong

— Patricio O'Ward (@PatricioOWard) October 26, 2018

Sending you nothing but lots of love and strength, @robertwickens! That positive mindset is the spirit of a true champion. 💪We're all with you, Rob. https://t.co/hesylJqO2W

— Mercedes-AMG DTM (@MercedesAMGDTM) October 26, 2018

I never seen a more relentless fighter while on track and I don't expect anything less outside the track @robertwickens u r unique …. and unique people can do extraordinary things https://t.co/GvxsEsD648

— Max Papis (@maxpapis) October 26, 2018

And this guy… I don’t have the words ❤️ keep digging my man! We’re behind you! @robertwickens @itsKarliWoods https://t.co/AvYBBFFoVP

— Jack Harvey (@jack_harvey42) October 22, 2018

 

 

We will continue to update with more social media posts as they become available.

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