Rosenqvist wins Indy 500 in race's closest finish
Felix Rosenqvist won the Indianapolis 500 in a historic finish, edging out David Malukas by just 0.0233 seconds. This victory marks Rosenqvist's second win in the IndyCar Series and Meyer Shank Racing's second Indy 500 win overall. The race featured a record 70 lead changes and a chaotic conclusion with multiple flags affecting the final laps.
- ▪Rosenqvist won the race by 0.0233 seconds, the closest finish in Indy 500 history.
- ▪The race had a record 70 lead changes, showcasing intense competition.
- ▪Katherine Legge attempted to race in both the Indy 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.
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Rosenqvist wins Indy 500 in race's closest finishImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Meyer Shank Racing won the 110th Indianapolis 500 - only their second win in IndyCar after success in 2021ByMike PeterBBC Sport journalistPublished24 May 2026Updated 19 minutes agoFelix Rosenqvist won the Indianapolis 500 by just 0.0233 seconds from David Malukas in the tightest finish in the race's history.The 34-year-old Swede drove Meyer Shank Racing to their second IndyCar win in a race that featured 70 lead changes, a record for the famous event.It is Rosenqvist's second victory since joining the IndyCar Series in 2019, with his previous success in 2020.There was a chaotic end to the 200-lap race, with red and yellow flags bunching up the field.Rosenqvist passed Pato O'Ward for first place…
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