{"id":434544,"date":"2026-05-19T06:05:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T06:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/434544\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T06:05:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T06:05:21","slug":"minor-injuries-for-alexander-rossi-confirmed-from-indy-500-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/434544\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Minor injuries\u2019 for Alexander Rossi confirmed from Indy 500 crash"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlexander Rossi’s wrecked car following his crash during Practice 7 for the Indianapolis 500.<\/p>\n

Just half an hour into Practice 7 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Rossi spun at Turn 2. He was then hit by McLaren driver Pato O\u2019Ward, who spun in reaction.<\/p>\n

Dale Coyne Racing driver Romain Grosjean also spun and hit a SAFER barrier.<\/p>\n

Neither Grosjean nor O\u2019Ward were injured and were released from the infield care centre shortly after the incident.<\/p>\n

Rossi was evaluated at the infield care centre before being taken to a nearby hospital for further checks.<\/p>\n

Late into the evening on Monday at 9:00pm local time, the team confirmed Rossi had suffered \u201cminor\u201d injuries.<\/p>\n

\u201cECR driver Alexander Rossi underwent successful outpatient procedures this evening to repair minor injuries to a finger on his left hand and his right ankle,\u201d the team said in a statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe sustained the injuries earlier today during an on-track incident while practicing for the Indianapolis 500. Rossi is in good spirits and has no additional injuries.<\/p>\n

\u201cRossi\u2019s recovery will be under the care of IndyCar Medical Director Dr. Julia Vaizer and the IndyCar medical team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ed Carpenter Racing said Rossi\u2019s progress will continue to be evaluate with the \u201cfull intent of participating\u201d in the final practice and the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe No. 20 Java House Chevrolet crew will prepare a backup car and return to the track for final practice,\u201d the statement continued.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdditional updates will be provided when available.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rossi qualified second for the Indianapolis 500. Pole position went to Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou.<\/p>\n

Coverage of the Indianapolis 500 is live and exclusively on Stan Sport in Australia.<\/p>\n

The 110th Indianapolis 500 takes place on Monday, May 25 (AEST). The green flag is scheduled for 1:45am AEST.<\/p>\n


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