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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, delivering Meyer Shank Racing’s first victory.
He edged David Malukas of Team Penske by 0.0233 seconds after a one-lap sprint to the finish.
Rain delayed the race and a late caution created a one-lap sprint to the finish.
The 34-year-old Swede returned to IndyCar with Meyer Shank Racing and was Rookie of the Year in 2019.

History

Historical Context

The rain-delayed 1973 Indianapolis 500, finally run on May 30 after a start-line crash and two days of rain, was stopped after 133 laps and sparked sweeping safety reforms for 1974. In 2024, Meyer Shank Racing’s Felix Rosenqvist beat Team Penske’s David Malukas by 0.0233 seconds after a late-race caution. Both events show how weather-induced restarts have become pivotal in IndyCar strategy.

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Story summary

Felix Rosenqvist won the Indianapolis 500, delivering Meyer Shank Racing’s first victory.
He edged David Malukas of Team Penske by 0.0233 seconds after a one-lap sprint to the finish.
Rain delayed the race and a late caution created a one-lap sprint to the finish.
The 34-year-old Swede returned to IndyCar with Meyer Shank Racing and was Rookie of the Year in 2019.

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