Indy 500: Alexander Rossi expected to drive despite scary crash, surgery
Alexander Rossi underwent a pair of surgeries following a scary crash ahead of the Indianapolis 500
Despite a scary crash during Monday’s practice session for the 110th Indianapolis 500, and subsequent surgeries, Alexander Rossi is expected to drive in the race later this weekend. During Monday’s practice session at the Indianapolis 500, Rossi lost the rear end midway through Turn 2, sliding into the wall at substantial speed. Rossi then endured a second impact from Pato O’Ward, who was behind him on the track and despite his best efforts, could not avoid a collision.
You can see the incident here: A big incident in Indy 500 Practice as Alexander Rossi hits the wall. Pato O'Ward also involved. pic.
twitter. com/gqK1ceUfVS — INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 18, 2026 Here is another look at the incident, which also collected Romain Grosjean: Another look at the incident that involved Alexander Rossi, Pato O'Ward and Romain Grosjean. pic.
twitter. com/Qnfik2GewK — INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 18, 2026 Grosjean spoke after the accident, calling the incident “not ideal” but expressing gratitude that everyone was “okay:” Earlier from the care center, Romain Grosjean on the crash where he spun when trying to avoid Alexander Rossi and Pato O’Ward. @IndyCarOnFOX pic.