'Good to go:' Alexander Rossi cleared to compete in 2026 Indy 500 after crash
Alexander Rossi had his hand and ankle wrapped after being treated for injuries from a crash. He has now been cleared to race in the Indy 500.
Alexander Rossi has been cleared to race in the 2026 Indy 500, IndyCar announced on Thursday, May 21. The race will be held on Sunday, May 24. "He’s in!
" the motorsport series posted on X with a flexing arm emoji. Rossi also spoke to the media and shared the news himself after suffering injuries to his left finger and right ankle in a crash during practice on Monday, May 18. He walked into the room using crutches .
"I am cleared to race. I will have to be on crutches because it's a non-weight bearing injury," he said, "but fortunately, to drive a racecar, you don't have to bear weight. Range of motion's good.
Pain is minimal. Swelling, as you can see, I can fit into my race boot, so we're good to go. " JUST IN: "I am cleared to race.