I was watching the race on the weekend and am as shocked as anyone else. Met Justin only once in person, at the trophy unveiling event in Toronto in 2013. It will come as no surprise to anyone that he was great to work with, truly wonderful with the fans at the meet-n-greet portion of the event, and willing to do the goofy "champagne" toast and tea-drinking poses with no complaints.
Justin Wilson leads a toast - Honda Indy Toronto 2013 by
Richard Wintle, on Flickr
Laughing round the table with Justin Wilson - Toronto 2013 by
Richard Wintle, on Flickr
Tea on Bloor Street - Honda Indy Toronto 2013 by
Richard Wintle, on Flickr
Charlie, Justin, Jackie - William Ashley and the Honda Indy Toronto by
Richard Wintle, on Flickr
The last time we saw him in Toronto was in 2014. Like many, I had been hoping for him to find a full time drive with one of the big three teams in 2016.
Justin Wilson pit stop - race #2, Toronto 2014 by
Richard Wintle, on Flickr
Wilson leads Power - Toronto 2014 by
Richard Wintle, on Flickr
Big props to Andy and IndyCar for sorting those commemorative/fundraising stickers and shirts so quickly.