The Buckinghamshire-born driver moved to America and won the 2005 Indianapolis 500 as well as that season's IndyCar Series championship. The 32-year-old joined the Target Chip Ganassi Racing team for the 2006 season on a £3.5m annual contract and was runner-up in the 2006 IndyCar Series. Wheldon will attempt to repeat his success in the 2011 Indianapolis 500 with Bryan Herta Autosport.