A rookie led 9 laps at the 2026 Indy 500 but finished last among classmates. How rookies fared
The 2026 Indy 500 featured four rookie drivers, including Mick Schumacher and Caio Collet. Despite leading nine laps, one rookie finished last among his peers. The event showcased the challenges and excitement of rookie participation in a prestigious race.
- ▪Mick Schumacher started the race in 27th position.
- ▪Caio Collet led for nine laps during the race.
- ▪Jacob Abel and Dennis Hauger started in 30th and 29th positions, respectively.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rookie-led-9-laps-2026-230852201.html |
| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 23:08:52 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-24T23:37:34.938Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-24T23:37:34.938Z |
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| Summary source text | contentText |
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| Cluster | pfjTAvM8osCi · 2 stories |
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| Publisher visit | Yes — open original |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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