IndyCar's Month of May Kicks Off With Opening Lap Crash in Sonsio Grand Prix at IMS
After Felix Rosenqvist made contact with former teammate Pato O'Ward, Scott Dixon and Caio Collett were collected in turn one of the Sonsio Grand Prix.
'Month of May' Kicks Off With Opening Lap Crash in Indy GP NTT IndyCar Series / X Before crossing the starting line of the Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the first contest of INDYCAR's "Month of May" leading into the 11oth running of the Indianapolis 500, one driver was already in trouble with Rinus VeeKay limping to the start Saturday afternoon. As the leaders dove into turn one, carnage continued with Meyer Shank Racing's Felix Rosenqvist locking up and spinning into McLaren's Pato O'Ward. Scott Dixon and rookie Caio Collet were also involved.
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com/4ErPusbhAm ā NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) May 9, 2026 Rosenqvist was given a drive-through penalty for avoidable contact for starting the lap one incident. The race resumed on lap 6 of 85 with Alex Palou continuing to lead the field after starting on pole. The defending champion is looking to extend his win record at the Indy road course race to three en route to his second shot at an Indianapolis 500 victory.
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