Watch huge IndyCar crash that left driver hospitalised as paralysed ex-racer Robert Wickens calls on ‘toxic’ Pocono Raceway to be shut down

A FORMER IndyCar racing driver left paralysed after a crash at Pocono Raceway has called for the Pennsylvania-based track to stop being used after another horrifying accident yesterday.

Chip Ganassi Racing star Felix Rosenqvist was rushed to hospital on Sunday after a five car collision.

A year ago, 30-year-old Canadian Wickens was paralysed from the waist down on the very same circuit.

Now he has called for IndyCar to “divorce” itself from the venue.

And this is just the latest incident to occur at the hazardous American motor hotspot.

British driver Justin Wilson died there after being struck on the head by debris.

Sunday’s accident happened on the first lap of the 500-mile race – which had been shortened due to the weather conditions.

Wickens Tweeted: “It’s just a toxic relationship and maybe it’s time to consider a divorce.”

“How many times do we have to go through the same situation before we can all accept that an IndyCar should not race at Pocono.

“I’m very relieved (to my knowledge) that everyone is okay from that scary crash.”

IndyCar driver Sage Karam backed up those remarks, saying the “answer is clear that we should not be here”.

He tweeted: “I don’t want people to think I dislike Pocono. I think it’s a great track – it’s just not meant for IndyCars.

“We need to be smart and move on and go to tracks that fit these cars. I love oval racing and want it in IndyCar. I just simply don’t love IndyCar at Pocono.”

Aussie Will Power emerged triumphant to win the race and secure a 36th career victory.