Closest Indy 500 finish ever sees winner decided by just 0.0233 seconds
The Indy 500 concluded with an unprecedented finish, where Felix Rosenqvist won by just 0.0233 seconds. This marks the closest finish in the race's history, surpassing the previous record set in 1992. The dramatic conclusion followed a series of intense laps and strategic maneuvers among the top drivers.
- ▪Felix Rosenqvist won the Indy 500 by a margin of 0.0233 seconds, the closest finish in the race's history.
- ▪David Malukas was leading before being overtaken by Rosenqvist in the final moments of the race.
- ▪The race featured a red flag due to a crash involving rookie Caio Collet, which added to the tension of the finish.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 00:44:39 GMT |
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The Indy 500 came down to a split-second at the finish line. Photograph: Brandon Badraoui/Lumen/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe Indy 500 came down to a split-second at the finish line. Photograph: Brandon Badraoui/Lumen/Getty ImagesMotor sportClosest Indy 500 finish ever sees winner decided by just 0.0233 secondsA margin of a fraction of a second separated winner from second place at the landmark raceAgenciesSun 24 May 2026 20.44 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFelix Rosenqvist swung to the outside of David Malukas, then found a way past the Team Penske driver to win the closest Indianapolis 500 in history by a margin of 0.0233 seconds on Sunday.Malukas looked as if he was in position to win when he passed race leader Marcus Armstrong off the final restart with one lap to go…
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