Built Different: Alexander Rossi Cleared for Indy 500 Just Hours After Surgery
IndyCar drivers are simply wired differently. Case in point: Alexander Rossi. During Monday’s practice session for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500, the former race winner suffered a severe on-track incident.
The crash into the IMS retaining wall was…
IndyCar drivers are simply wired differently. Case in point: Alexander Rossi. During Monday’s practice session for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 , the former race winner suffered a severe on-track incident.
The crash into the IMS retaining wall was violent enough that the Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) driver required immediate medical intervention. According to an official statement released by ECR INDY , Rossi underwent “successful outpatient procedures this evening” to treat his injuries. The team confirmed the surgical procedures were required to repair “minor injuries to a finger on his left hand and his right ankle”.
No Backup Plans, Just a Backup Car for Rossi In most other professional sports, undergoing surgery to repair your hand and foot would completely sideline you for weeks. In the NTT IndyCar Series, it just means you have a tighter schedule for Carb Day. Because the team confirmed that Rossi is currently in “good spirits and has no additional injuries”.