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Rossi injured in Indy 500 practice spin, backup car prepped

5/19/2026

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Rossi Hospitalized

Alexander Rossi spun in Turn 2 during Indy 500 practice, was taken to hospital for minor left-finger and right-ankle injuries.
He said he is in good spirits and his crew is readying a backup car for Carb Day and Sunday.
Pato O’Ward and Romain Grosjean also spun, were examined and released unharmed.
Lightning ended the session at 2:19 p.m. after the crash at 1:28 p.m.

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Arrow McLaren Rebuilds

IndyCar rules let drivers keep their qualified starting spots after switching to a backup car following a crash.
Arrow McLaren will replace Pato O’Ward’s tub and rebuild the car at its Indianapolis-area shop before Carb Day.
Conor Daly reported wing and under-carriage damage that limited him to at-speed pit-stop practice only.
Caio Collet and Jack Harvey were sent to the back of the grid after officials found unapproved changes in inspection.

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Rossi Hospitalized

Alexander Rossi spun in Turn 2 during Indy 500 practice, was taken to hospital for minor left-finger and right-ankle injuries.
He said he is in good spirits and his crew is readying a backup car for Carb Day and Sunday.
Pato O’Ward and Romain Grosjean also spun, were examined and released unharmed.
Lightning ended the session at 2:19 p.m. after the crash at 1:28 p.m.

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