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Rosenqvist Wins Indy 500 by 0.0233 Seconds

5/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Felix Rosenqvist won the Indianapolis 500 by 0.0233 seconds, the tightest margin in race history.
The race set a record 70 lead changes, the most ever in Indy 500 history.
Meyer Shank Racing earned its second IndyCar victory, its first since Helio Castroneves won in 2021.
Rosenqvist celebrated with the traditional milk ceremony, calling the win especially rewarding after becoming a father.

History

Historical Context

After Al Unser Jr.’s 0.043-second victory in the rain-soaked 1992 Indianapolis 500—its closest finish at the time and a catalyst for safety upgrades and the retirement of legends like A.J. Foyt—the race has grown ever tighter. In 2023 Felix Rosenqvist edged out rivals by 0.0233 seconds, setting a record 70 lead changes and forcing teams such as Meyer Shank Racing to accelerate technical development.

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Story summary

Felix Rosenqvist won the Indianapolis 500 by 0.0233 seconds, the tightest margin in race history.
The race set a record 70 lead changes, the most ever in Indy 500 history.
Meyer Shank Racing earned its second IndyCar victory, its first since Helio Castroneves won in 2021.
Rosenqvist celebrated with the traditional milk ceremony, calling the win especially rewarding after becoming a father.

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