Felix Rosenqvist captured victory in the 110th Indianapolis 500 by 0.0233 seconds over David Malukas, the closest finish in the event's history [1, 2]. The race, held over 200 laps, featured a record 70 lead changes as drivers battled through intense competition [1].
Driving for Meyer Shank Racing, the 34-year-old Rosenqvist earned his second IndyCar win, his first being in 2020 [1]. The finish unfolded amid chaos, including multiple cautions and red flags. On lap 192, a fiery crash involving Caio Collet forced a red flag and halted the race momentarily [1, 2]. Just before the crash, Rosenqvist overtook Pato O'Ward during the final push to the finish [1, 2].
The final lap saw a dramatic one-lap shootout. David Malukas led most of the last lap, but Rosenqvist passed him at the finish line to claim victory [1, 2]. Malukas described running the "fastest car that whole race" but said he felt like a "sitting duck" due to his vehicle's condition compared to others [2]. Scott McLaughlin finished third and Pato O'Ward took fourth [2].
Earlier in the race, competitors slowed on lap 18 to pay tribute to recently deceased NASCAR driver Kyle Busch [1]. British driver Katherine Legge attempted the demanding "Double Duty," racing both the Indy 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day [1].
Rosenqvist's win caps a race full of dramatic lead changes and tight battles. The next major IndyCar event is scheduled later this month.
