F1 Stars And Adrian Newey Rally To Fund Life-Saving Kidney Transplant For Rob Wilson

A fundraiser has been launched for racing legend Rob Wilson, who has been suffering kidney failure for almost two years while awaiting a kidney transplant.
A living donor has now come forward to offer their kidney to the 73-year-old New Zealand racing legend.
Despite the transplant taking place within the NHS, considerable costs remain, and a fundraiser has been set up with a target of £185,000.
A host of Formula 1 figures have stepped up to donate, with design legend Adrian Newey contributing £10,000 to the cause.
McLaren boss Zak Brown has also donated, putting in £7,500 towards the fundraiser for Wilson.
Cadillac F1 driver Valtteri Bottas, who was coached by Wilson in his career, has donated £5,000 to the campaign.
Other notable F1-related donors include former Audi boss Jonathan Wheatley, Sergio Perez, and Sky Sports F1 presenter Karun Chandhok.
The fundraiser has already surpassed £175,000, putting it well on its way to reaching the £185,000 target.
Wilson began his full-time racing career in 1975 in British Formula Ford before making his mark in British Formula Three, racing in the series in 1977 and 1978 and again between 1982 and 1987.
He went on to compete in the Indy Lights championship in 1991 and 1994, which led to a three-race stint in the main IndyCar championship in 1996.
Wilson also started three NASCAR races between 1995 and 1997, recording a best finish of 15th place during that period.
His career extended to iconic endurance events, including three starts at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1994, 2004, and 2005.
Wilson was still competing as recently as 2008, when he was 55 years old, before transitioning into a successful career as a driver coach.
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