POWER WINS INDY 500

WHERE: INDIANAPOLIS WHEN: MAY 27 It’s fair to say there wasn’t

quite as much interest in this year’s Indy 500 as last season’s. Fernando Alonso’s maiden appearance ensured many more millions were watching than usual in 2017. And it even topped

MN’S defining moments list last year.

With no Alonso, there was less attention when former British Formula 3 racer Will Power claimed his maiden victory in the legendary event. He was able to lead much of the race and pounced on Oriol Servia, Jack Harvey and Stefan Wilson in the closing stages after his last stop dropped him back.

But, sadly, this year’s Indycar season will instead be remembered for a horrific crash for Robert Wickens at Pocono. The Canadian suffered a serious spinal injury when he hit the rear of Ryan Hunter-reay’s car, which sent him along the top of a barrier and into a catchfence. His recovery is still in the early stages and it’s not yet known if he will be permanently paralysed.