Alexander Rossi Still Hoping to Compete in Indianapolis 500 After Crash Leads to Hand Surgery
Rossi had surgery on a minor left hand injury after a practice crash that damaged cars for three other Indy 500 drivers.
- Alexander Rossi underwent surgery on his left hand and right ankle Monday night following a practice crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Carpenter Racing confirmed.
- The incident occurred during Monday's practice when Rossi lost control of his No. 20 car in Turn 2, causing a pileup that damaged vehicles driven by Pato O'Ward and Romain Grosjean.
- Carpenter Racing will evaluate Rossi throughout the week with the "full intent of participating in the final practice on Friday, May 22 and the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 24."
- If Rossi cannot race, Carpenter Racing must designate an IndyCar-approved replacement driver, with reserve driver Hunter McElrea remaining a potential option though he would require an orientation program.
- Carpenter Racing will use a backup car that preserves the team's second-place starting position, though if Rossi remains sidelined, the entry must move to 31st on the 33-car grid for Sunday's race.
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Alexander Rossi still hoping to compete in Indy 500 after crash leads to hand surgery
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Alexander Rossi had surgery to repair minor injuries to his left hand Monday night following a crash earlier in the day during practice for the Indianapolis 500, his team announced.Ed Carpenter Racing said Rossi, the 2016 race winner, hopes to drive in Friday's final practice and again in Sunday's race, even though his health status is still under evaluation.Rossi was taken from Indianapolis Motor Speedway to a hospital after h…
Rossi Hoping to Drive in Indianapolis 500 Following Crash, Hand Surgery
Alexander Rossi had surgery to repair minor injuries to his left hand Monday night following a crash earlier in the day during practice for the Indianapolis 500 Rossi Hoping to Drive in Indianapolis 500 Following Crash, Hand Surgery.
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