US EditionIndy 500 Fire: Alexander Rossi's Car Bursts Into Flames in Pit; What Went Wrong?
- Alexander Rossi’s car caught fire in the pits during the 109th Indianapolis 500 on May 25, 2025, ending his race early.
- A mechanical issue caused Rossi to leak fluid and smoke, forcing him to pit where the car burst into flames shortly after arrival.
- Rossi exited the car safely as officials extinguished the fire, and his fueler Mike Miller was treated for minor issues from the incident.
- Rossi said, "It’s always a terrible situation and it’s so disappointing," attributing the fire at least in part to a rising gearbox temperature.
- The pit fire ended Rossi’s strong bid for a second Indy 500 win and highlighted the unpredictable hazards that can abruptly end promising races.
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Alexander Rossi's car catches on fire at Indy 500
News 8 sports report after finish of 2025 Indianapolis 500 SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) — Ed Carpenter Racing’s Alexander Rossi’s car caught on fire in pit road. The fire had to be extinguished while Rossie was getting out of his car. He completed 73 laps and is done for the day. Rossi won the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500. He started the 2025 Indianapolis 500 in 12th.
Chaos Erupts In Indy 500 Pit Road As Car Catches Fire
IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi, who hopes to win the Indianapolis 500, was crushed as his car caught fire on pit row. After leading in the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, Alex Rossi’s gearbox overheated, causing his car to catch fire. The fire resulted in an immediate response from pit crew members and emergency response crews, who were able to douse the fire. Rossi and other members of the crew were unharmed from the fire. Here are some …
Indy 500 Pit Lane Chaos Erupts With Car Bursting Into Flames, Spins And More
Things got chaotic in the pits just before the halfway point of the Indy 500.Alexander Rossi won the Indianapolis 500 back in 2016, the last time there was a sellout before this year, and early on it looked like he might have a car capable of competing for a win, until a scary moment in the pit lane ended his day.SIGN UP for The Daily OutKick. New Look, Same Attitude.Rossi is in his first season with Ed Carpenter Racing, and in the early going i…
Fire & Fury as Indy 500 Pit Lane Erupts in Chaos, Close Calls, Heartbreak
A scary moment on pit road for Alexander Rossi and the No. 20 team.#Indy500 on FOX pic.twitter.com/jcO2QWgTKR — INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 25, 2025 IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi with Ed Carpenter Racing was frustrated and furious Sunday after his race hopes ended in a scary pit lane fire, and it was only one of several dramatic moments at the 109th running of the storied Indianapapolis 500. The “Andretti Curse” struck early, knocking ou…
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