Felix Rosenqvist collects a record $4.34 million from highest purse in Indianapolis 500 history
Felix Rosenqvist achieved a remarkable victory at the Indianapolis 500, earning a record payout of $4.34 million. This amount surpasses the previous record held by Alex Palou by over $500,000. The race also set a new total purse record of $30,906,400, reflecting a significant increase from last year.
- ▪Felix Rosenqvist won his first Indianapolis 500, finishing just 0.0233 seconds ahead of David Malukas.
- ▪The total purse for the race reached a record $30,906,400, nearly $11 million more than last year's total.
- ▪Mick Schumacher received a $50,000 bonus for being named Rookie of the Year.
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