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.
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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.
— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) October 26, 2018
Keep pushing, @robertwickens 🙏https://t.co/8HuI0vhrqw
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
— Scuderia AlphaTauri (@AlphaTauriF1) 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
— Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach (@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
— Pato O'Ward (@PatricioOWard) 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_harvey93) October 22, 2018
We will continue to update with more social media posts as they become available.