IndyCar might indeed be without Justin Wilson

The first confirmed sign that veteran driver Justin Wilson might not land a full-time IndyCar ride for the upcoming season came today in a tweet from his brother, Stefan.

"Sad to hear that JW might not get a ride in IndyCar this year. 1 of the most talented in series & plays a huge part in push for driver safety."

Wilson has not publicly commented on his plight, but it appears Dale Coyne Racing and Andretti Autosport -- thought to be two of his landing places -- have other plans.

It's not that teams don't want the 36-year-old Englishman; it's that he doesn't bring the sponsorship they need. Other drivers do.

Wilson would, however, be a prime candidate for an Indianapolis 500 ride.

Wilson has seven career wins and eight poles. He has been in U.S. open-wheel racing since 2004 when he joined Champ Car.

Wilson has spent the past three seasons with Dale Coyne's team. His best Indianapolis 500 finish came in 2013 when he finished fifth. He has also served as a driver representative, a group which focuses on safety issues.

Stefan Wilson, who is 11 years younger, is facing a similar issue. He was on a path to join Fan Force United in IndyCar this season, but team principal Tyce Carlson recently said that a key sponsorship package fell through.

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