Rosenqvist wins Indy 500 by 0.02 seconds as drivers pay tribute to Nascar's Busch
Summary
Felix Rosenqvist won the 110th Indianapolis 500 in the closest finish ever, beating David Malukas by just 0.0233 seconds. The race had a record 70 lead changes and ended with a one-lap shootout after several crashes and safety flags.Key Facts
- Felix Rosenqvist is a 34-year-old driver from Sweden.
- He won the Indianapolis 500 driving for Meyer Shank Racing, marking the team's second IndyCar win.
- The race featured 70 lead changes, the highest ever at the Indy 500.
- The finish was decided by only 0.0233 seconds, the smallest margin in the event’s history.
- The race was interrupted by crashes, including a fiery crash on lap 192.
- Drivers slowed down early in the race to honor NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, who died from pneumonia and sepsis.
- Katherine Legge attempted to race in both the Indy 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 on the same day but finished last in the Indy 500 and 31st in the NASCAR race.
- Only one driver, Tony Stewart in 2001, has successfully completed both races on the same day.
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