Justin Wilson was airlifted to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Sunday evening with a head injury after it appeared he was struck on the helmet by debris from Sage Karam's one-car crash in front of Wilson on the track.
Wilson is in a coma in critical condition while undergoing further evaluation, according to a statement released by INDYCAR.
The racing community, including Wilson's brother Stefan Wilson, shared their hopes, prayers and concern on Twitter.
Praying for my bro right now. Trying to get myself and Julia, JWs wife to Pocono. Thank you for prayers and thoughts at this very hard time.
— Stefan Wilson (@stef_wilson) August 23, 2015I really hope Justin is ok. He hit damn near straight in. That's absolutely the worst angle to hit.
— Graham Rahal (@GrahamRahal) August 23, 2015Hate seeing this race finish this way. I really wanted a thrilling finish to watch as did all of you, but glad no more accidents.
— Graham Rahal (@GrahamRahal) August 23, 2015As I sit praying for good news about @justin_wilson I reflect that I cannot remember ever hearing him utter an ungracious word. #rareman
— Tommy Kendall (@TommyKendall11) August 23, 2015Thank you everyone for the messages I am ok and at this point our 🙏🏻 for @justin_wilson hoping he is ok.@shellracingus car was strong today!
— Helio Castroneves (@h3lio) August 23, 2015Thoughts and prayers for @justin_wilson and family. Hoping alls going to be ok! #PrayersForJustin
— Scott Dixon (@scottdixon9) August 23, 2015Praying hard for @justin_wilson. Thinking of his family and everyone at @FollowAndretti & @IndyCar. #PrayersForJustin
— Kurt Busch (@KurtBusch) August 23, 2015Justin is by far the nicest person. The whole paddock is feeling like shit right now. Hoping for the... https://t.co/pFmKmHGLtr
— Oriol Servia (@OriolServia) August 23, 2015Everyone please keep Justin In your prayers. Let's send him a lot of positive energy and hope for some good news soon🙏🏻
— Gabby Chaves (@GabbyChaves) August 23, 2015Prayers for @justin_wilson and his family. it is all about him right now!!!
— Juan Pablo Montoya (@jpmontoya) August 24, 2015Mis pensamientos ahora están con @justin_wilson dios le de fuerzas
My thoughts now are with my team mate @justin_wilson
— Carlos Munoz (@CarlosMunoz034) August 23, 2015Hoping @justin_wilson will return to us - the rest is secondary.
— Mike Hull (@IndyMHull) August 23, 2015Our thoughts and prayers are with fellow racer @justin_wilson #PrayersForJustin
— Dale Jr Foundation (@tdjf) August 23, 2015Praying for @justin_wilson and his family, the racing community is standing with you in this tough situation. Keep the faith. God Bless
— Darrell Waltrip (@AllWaltrip) August 24, 2015