IndyCar racer Wickens breathing on his own in hospital

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IndyCar rookie Robert Wickens has started breathing on his own and is able to speak with relatives in hospital, six days after suffering severe leg and back injuries in a horrific crash. The Canadian's racing team, Schmidt Peterson Motorsports, made the announcement just prior to the start of Saturday's IndyCar race in St. Louis which was won by Australia's Will Power. "For the first time following his Aug. 19 incident at Pocono Raceway, Schmidt Peterson Motorsports driver Robert Wickens is breathing without medical assistance and speaking with his family," a team spokesman said.

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