Former Indianapolis 500 driver Rick Treadway died at 56 on May 30 following a motorcycle accident. INDYCAR confirmed the news Monday, with many in the racing community mourning the loss, remembering Treadway for his personality and brief but memorable INDYCAR career.
Felix Rosenqvist won the Indianapolis 500 by 0.0233 seconds, the closest finish in the race's history. David Malukas finished second after a dramatic final lap battle.
Felix Rosenqvist won the Indianapolis 500 by 0.0233 seconds, the closest finish in history. The Swede's victory for Meyer Shank Racing was marked by a record 70 lead changes and a chaotic final lap.
Alexander Rossi was hospitalized after a high-speed crash during Indianapolis 500 practice. Pato O'Ward and Romain Grosjean were also involved. Rossi appeared unsteady and was taken for further evaluation.
IndyCar faces criticism for its promotional T-shirt design for the Freedom 250, seen as insensitive and inflammatory with potential fascist imagery, reflecting a broader rightward shift under Roger Penske's ownership, potentially jeopardizing its cultural and sporting momentum.
French racing driver Romain Grosjean has drawn criticism from animal rights group Peta for what they called 'flippant' comments after striking a bird during testing for the Indianapolis 500 at around 230 mph. Grosjean described graphic details of the incident, including blood on his race suit and bird pieces on the rollbar. Peta's UK senior vice-president accused the 40-year-old of lacking empathy, noting birds have feelings and are not replaceable like his car equipment.
French racing driver Romain Grosjean has drawn criticism from animal rights group Peta for what they called 'flippant' comments after striking a bird during Indianapolis 500 testing at around 230 mph. Grosjean described graphic details of the incident, including blood and bird pieces on his car. Peta accused the 40-year-old of lacking empathy, stating birds have feelings and are more than replaceable car parts. This is not the first time Grosjean has struck an animal on track, having hit a groundhog during 2018 Canadian Grand Prix practice.
