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Ferrucci Aims for 100th Start, First Win at Indy 500
23 May
Summary
- Santino Ferrucci seeks an eighth consecutive top-10 finish.
- He could achieve his first IndyCar victory in his 100th start.
- Ferrucci is the only driver with seven straight top-10 Indy 500 finishes.
The 2026 Indianapolis 500 presents a significant opportunity for Santino Ferrucci, as he prepares for his eighth consecutive start and his 100th career IndyCar race on Sunday, May 24. Ferrucci has achieved a remarkable feat by finishing in the top 10 in all seven of his previous Indianapolis 500 appearances, a streak no other driver has matched.
This year, Ferrucci not only aims to extend his unique top-10 streak to eight but also has the potential to achieve his first-ever IndyCar victory. Should he win, he would be the first driver to secure their maiden win in the Indianapolis 500 since Alexander Rossi in 2016. The milestone 100th start itself is rare, with only six drivers in IndyCar history having won their centennial race, though none in the '500'.
Ferrucci, who started his IndyCar career in 2018 and earned Rookie-of-the-Year honors in 2019, reflected on the approaching 100th start as "quite the day" and "special," expressing confidence in his team's ability to contend for the win. His career includes one pole position, three podiums, and 172 laps led across 99 starts, driving for various teams including his current affiliation with A.J. Foyt Enterprises.
