Felix Rosenqvist secured victory in the 110th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, edging out David Malukas by a historic 0.0233 seconds. The Swedish driver made a decisive move on the final stretch, overtaking Malukas after a thrilling battle with Meyer Shank Racing teammate Marcus Armstrong. The race featured over 50 lead changes and a dramatic red flag caused by a fiery crash involving rookie Caio Collet with eight laps remaining.
Collet’s vehicle caught fire after he overcorrected in Turn 2, forcing a stoppage. Emergency personnel extinguished the flames, and Collet walked away unharmed. The red flag paused the race, allowing drivers to make minor adjustments before the final laps. Rosenqvist later passed Pato O’Ward for the lead, while Scott McLaughlin finished third. O’Ward, a nine-time IndyCar winner, expressed frustration over his car’s performance, calling himself a "sitting duck" post-race.
The race marked Rosenqvist’s first Indy 500 victory and the closest finish in the event’s history. Malukas, driving for Team Penske, narrowly missed his first career IndyCar win. Collet, a rookie for A.J. Foyt Racing, did not finish the race but survived the high-speed crash. The 2026 Indy 500 was characterized by intense competition and late-race drama.