Felix Rosenqvist wins 2026 Indy 500 in closest-ever finish
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Key Points:
- Felix Rosenqvist won the 110th Indianapolis 500 in a dramatic one-lap shootout, narrowly beating David Malukas by 0.0233 seconds after surging from third place.
- Malukas finished second and expressed deep disappointment despite a strong performance, while Scott McLaughlin secured third place after a late push.
- The race featured multiple lead changes, incidents, and strategic pit stops, including a red flag due to rain and a late caution from a heavy crash by rookie Caio Collet.
- Pole-sitter Alex Palou led early but finished seventh, with notable performances from Pato O'Ward (fourth) and Marcus Armstrong (fifth).
- Several accidents and mechanical failures affected top drivers, including Will Power, Josef Newgarden, and Alexander Rossi, impacting the race dynamics significantly.