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Rosenqvist edges Malukas in Indy 500’s closest finish
indycar16 hours ago

Rosenqvist edges Malukas in Indy 500’s closest finish

Felix Rosenqvist won the 110th Indianapolis 500 in the closest finish in race history, beating David Malukas by 0.0233 seconds after a chaotic race with seven cautions and two red flags; Josef Newgarden spun on a Lap 125 restart, while Malukas led 30 laps for a career-best Indy 500 performance. Kyle Kirkwood faded to 16th; Rinus VeeKay earned Juncos Hollinger Racing its best Indy 500 finish with sixth; and Ed Carpenter Racing endured a tough day with Rossi retiring due to a mechanical issue, Carpenter crashing, and Rasmussen out.

via Motorsport.com|
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Indy 500 Sets Record Purses as Rosenqvist Secures Close-Finish Win
sports20 hours ago

Indy 500 Sets Record Purses as Rosenqvist Secures Close-Finish Win

Felix Rosenqvist earned his first Indianapolis 500 win in a historic photo‑finish as the 110th running posted a record $30.906 million purse—the largest in Indy 500 history—with a $4.34 million winner’s payout; the race featured the closest finish ever and a new high for average INDYCAR driver pay at $936,500, aided by sellout Month of May crowds.

via Indianapolis Motor Speedway|
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Indy 500’s closest finish ever: Rosenqvist-edge Malukas by 0.023s
indycar1 day 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|
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Rosenqvist edges Malukas by 0.0233s in Indy 500, Malukas in tears
indycar2 days ago

Rosenqvist edges Malukas by 0.0233s in Indy 500, Malukas in tears

Felix Rosenqvist surged past David Malukas on the final lap to win the 110th Indianapolis 500 by a record 0.0233 seconds, the closest finish in race history. Malukas led late and cried after an otherwise brilliant run, while Rosenqvist’s late push denied him his first Indy win; Malukas remains second in the IndyCar standings as Penske teammates and crew rally around him in the wake of heartbreak.

via Motorsport.com|
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Rosenqvist Edges Malukas in Indy 500’s Closest-Ever Finish
sports-motorsports2 days ago

Rosenqvist Edges Malukas in Indy 500’s Closest-Ever Finish

Felix Rosenqvist beat David Malukas by 0.0233 seconds to win the Indianapolis 500 in the closest finish in the race’s history, giving Meyer Shank Racing a second IndyCar win as 70 lead changes and a chaotic late race with red flags led to a one-lap shootout. The finish followed Caio Collet’s fiery crash and Mick Schumacher’s wall contact, and the event paid tribute to Kyle Busch while British driver Katherine Legge attempted a rare Double Duty in Indy 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600, a feat only Tony Stewart has completed.

via BBC|
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Rosenqvist edges Malukas in 0.02-second Indy 500 thriller, first win
sports2 days 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|
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Rosenqvist edges Malukas in razor-thin Indy 500 finish
indycar2 days ago

Rosenqvist edges Malukas in razor-thin Indy 500 finish

Felix Rosenqvist surged from third to first in a final four-lap shootout to win the 110th Indianapolis 500, beating Team Penske’s David Malukas by a record-tight margin of 0.0233 seconds after a late restart and a dramatic multi-stop strategy, with Armstrong briefly leading before Rosenqvist edged him at the line; the race featured several restarts and a red flag for a late Collet crash.

via Motorsport.com|
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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|
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