Late pass sends Rosenqvist past Malukas for the closest Indianapolis 500 win in history
Felix Rosenqvist won the Indianapolis 500 in a dramatic finish, overtaking David Malukas in the final moments of the race. This victory marks Rosenqvist's second win in his IndyCar career and his first on an oval track. The race was noted for being the closest in Indianapolis 500 history, with a margin of just 0.023 seconds.
- ▪Felix Rosenqvist won the Indianapolis 500 by overtaking David Malukas in the closing yards.
- ▪The victory was the closest in the history of the Indianapolis 500, with a margin of 0.023 seconds.
- ▪Rosenqvist's win came shortly after the birth of his daughter, Stella.
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