Аннотация:WR6 is considered as a runaway star because of its large separation from the Galactic mid-plane. In this note, we use Gaia DR2 data on WR6 and the systemic velocity of the nebula around this star to derive the space velocity of WR6 of 38.1_{-6.5} ^{+9.0} km/s, confirming that this star is indeed a runaway. Possible implications of this finding are discussed.