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Indy 500’s closest finish ever: Rosenqvist-edge Malukas by 0.023s
indycar19 hours ago

Indy 500’s closest finish ever: Rosenqvist-edge Malukas by 0.023s

The Indianapolis 500 has produced some of the closest finishes in its history, led by the 2026 winner Felix Rosenqvist defeating David Malukas by a record 0.023 seconds. The five closest margins also include 1992’s Al Unser Jr. over Scott Goodyear by 0.043s, 2014’s Ryan Hunter-Reay over Helio Castroneves by 0.060s, 2006’s Sam Hornish Jr. over Marco Andretti by 0.063s, and 2023’s Josef Newgarden over Marcus Ericsson by 0.097s, highlighting how thrilling the crown jewel of IndyCar can be.

via Motorsport.com|
#close-finishes#felix-rosenqvist#indy-500
Rosenqvist edges Malukas in 0.02-second Indy 500 thriller, first win
sports1 day ago

Rosenqvist edges Malukas in 0.02-second Indy 500 thriller, first win

Felix Rosenqvist employed an off-sequence fuel strategy and used a late restart to overtake David Malukas in a one-lap dash, winning the Indianapolis 500 by a record 0.02 seconds—the closest finish in the race’s history and Rosenqvist’s first Indy 500 victory. Malukas finished second for the second straight year as the race featured multiple restarts and a red flag to extend the final laps.

via The New York Times|
#close-finish#david-malukas#indy-500
Live Updates: The 110th Indy 500 Delivers Crashes, Delays, and Historic Lead Changes
sports2 days ago

Live Updates: The 110th Indy 500 Delivers Crashes, Delays, and Historic Lead Changes

Live updates from the 110th Indianapolis 500 show a weather-delayed, action-packed race: Palou leads early from pole as multiple lead changes accumulate (a halfway record of 45), while incidents take out drivers—Caio Collet’s crash sparks a red flag with eight laps to go, Josef Newgarden crashes on a restart, and Alexander Rossi exits with an engine failure. The field includes past winners and rookies, with full broadcast and entertainment details noted.

via 93.5 / 107.5 The Fan|
#indy-500#indycar#live-updates
Watch the 2026 Indy 500 for Free: Streaming routes and race-day timing
sports2 days ago

Watch the 2026 Indy 500 for Free: Streaming routes and race-day timing

The 110th Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway takes place May 24, 2026 with FOX carrying the race; coverage starts at 10 a.m. ET and the green flag drops at 12:45 p.m. ET. For cord-cutters, you can stream for free via DIRECTV’s five‑day trial that includes FOX, or watch through Sling TV’s FOX package. The piece also notes pole-sitter Alex Palou and other favorites, along with the day’s schedule and notable storylines like Katherine Legge attempting The Double.

via New York Post|
#directv-free-trial#fox#indy-500
Palou Secures pole as Indy 500 day unfolds with weather watch and odds
sports2 days ago

Palou Secures pole as Indy 500 day unfolds with weather watch and odds

Alex Palou starts from pole in a 33-car Indy 500 field as Fox kicks off pre-race coverage from 10 a.m. and the green flag is scheduled for 12:45 p.m.; the Indy Star live blog covers Palou’s pole, Katherine Legge’s Indy 500–NASCAR Double attempt, pace-car details, betting odds from BetMGM, Rossi’s no-restrictions status after a practice crash, Kyle Busch tributes, and the full starting grid and race-day schedule.

via IndyStar|
#betting-odds#indy-500#indycar
Legge aims historic Memorial Day Double backed by ELF cosmetics
sports3 days ago

Legge aims historic Memorial Day Double backed by ELF cosmetics

Professional racer Katherine Legge will attempt the Memorial Day Double—Indy 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600—becoming the sixth person ever and the first woman to try the feat, a grueling 1,100+ miles across two cars with cross‑country flights and back-to-back qualifying. Backed by ELF Cosmetics, the bid highlights the growing role of beauty brands in women’s sports and the ongoing conversation about balance between athletic performance and appearance, including potential pressures to wear makeup and the empowerment of seeing women succeed under diverse expectations.

via The Washington Post|
#coca-cola-600#elf-cosmetics#indy-500
Rossi eyes Indy 500 return after finger and ankle injuries
indycar7 days ago

Rossi eyes Indy 500 return after finger and ankle injuries

Alexander Rossi sustained minor injuries to a finger on his left hand and his right ankle in a Monday practice crash at Indianapolis. He underwent outpatient procedures and remains determined to race in the 110th Indianapolis 500; a backup car will be prepared, and his progress will be evaluated by the INDYCAR medical team with final practice on May 22 and the race on May 24 as targets.

via Motorsport.com|
#alexander-rossi#indy-500#indycar