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Felix Rosenqvist wins Indy 500 in thrilling photo finish over David Malukas
Rosenqvist earned his second career win and Meyer Shank Racing’s second Indianapolis 500 victory in a photo finish, officials said.
- On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Felix Rosenqvist won the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 in the closest finish in race history, edging David Malukas at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- Rain caused a red-flag delay after 105 laps, forcing aggressive strategy shifts throughout the Indy 500 as weather threats lingered and multiple drivers traded the lead repeatedly.
- Malukas passed Marcus Armstrong for the lead on the final lap, but Rosenqvist made a stunning pass on the front stretch just before the finish line to claim victory.
- The margin of victory was just.0233 seconds, marking Rosenqvist's second career win and the second Indy 500 victory for his team, Meyer Shank Racing.
- Rosenqvist's triumph came despite a loaded field featuring pole-sitter Alex Palou, who has won four of the past five series championships, and nine former Indy 500 champions.
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Indianapolis (USA), 24 May (EFE).- The Swedish Felix Rosenqvist (Meyer Shank Racing) was crowned this Sunday at the 500 miles of Indianapolis in the tightest end of the history of the American race, crossing the iconic brick line with 18 thousandths of advantage over David Malukas (Team Penske). The Mexican Pato O’Ward (Arrow McLaren) ended in the third place, while the Spanish Álex Palou (Chip Ganassi), champion of the title, had to settle for …
The emblematic race culminated in the toughest ending in its history.
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