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Rosenqvist Snatches Indy 500 Win in Photo Finish!
24 May
Summary
- Felix Rosenqvist won the Indy 500 after a late, dramatic pass.
- Multiple late-race cautions and a red flag reshaped the finish.
- David Malukas nearly took the win but was edged out at the line.
Felix Rosenqvist triumphed in the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, securing victory after a nail-biting finish punctuated by multiple late restarts. The race was dramatically altered by a crash eight laps from the end, which led to a red flag and a tense final sequence of laps. Rosenqvist ultimately passed David Malukas just before the checkered flag waved.
Earlier stages of the race saw various drivers cycle through the lead, including Álex Palou and Alexander Rossi. Strategic pit stops and cautions reshaped the field, with Caio Collet and Scott Dixon also taking turns at the front. Josef Newgarden battled through the field from 23rd to contend for the lead.
The race faced interruptions due to weather, with light drizzle prompting extended caution periods and a red flag. Subsequent restarts saw further changes in the lead. Several notable drivers experienced early exits, including Ed Carpenter, Will Power, Alexander Rossi, Josef Newgarden, and Katherine Legge, due to crashes or mechanical failures.
