obituary

A look back over the glittering career of Justin Wilson, who went all the way from Formula Palmer Audi to F1, Champ Car, IndyCar and the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Phil Hill, Formula One world champion in 1961, has died at the age of 81, having been taken ill during a recent historic event at Laguna Seca in California.

Don Freeland, an eight-time starter in the Indianapolis 500 from 1953-60 and the third-place finisher in 1956, died last week in San Diego after a period of declining health. He was 82.

Rodger Ward, one of the greatest drivers in Indianapolis 500 history, died on Monday in Anaheim, California aged 83.

Former Champ Car team owner Doug Shierson, who fielded the well-known Domino's Pizza sponsored entry for drivers such as Danny Sullivan and Al Unser Jr between 1982 and 1990 has lost a lengthy battle with cancer.