Trending Now - Alexander Rossi Recovering From Crash, Eyes Indy 500 Return

WHO:

Fox News - Alexander Rossi, a 34-year-old IndyCar driver from California, is involved in the incident.

Motorsport.com - Rossi drives for Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) and is the 2016 Indy 500 champion.

WHAT:

Fox News - Rossi will start from the front row of the Indy 500 despite a major crash.

Motorsport.com - Rossi suffered minor injuries to a finger on his left hand and his right ankle during a crash.

Motorsport.com - Rossi's car, the #20 ECR Chevrolet, was involved in a crash that resulted in significant damage, including the left sidepod being practically ripped away.

WHERE:

Motorsport.com - The crash occurred at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

WHEN:

Motorsport.com - The crash took place during the first post-qualifying practice on a Monday.

Motorsport.com - Rossi aims to participate in final practice on Friday, May 22, and the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 24.

WHY:

Motorsport.com - The crash occurred while Rossi was practicing laps under cloudy skies.

HOW:

Motorsport.com - Rossi's car spun off Turn 2 and slammed into the wall, leading to a secondary collision with Pato O’Ward's car.

Motorsport.com - Rossi underwent successful outpatient procedures to repair his injuries.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 23:24 UTC)

IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi, a 34-year-old from California and the 2016 Indy 500 champion, was involved in a significant crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during practice laps. Despite suffering minor injuries to his left hand and right ankle, Rossi will still start from the front row of the Indy 500, with plans to participate in final practice on Friday, May 22, and the race on Sunday, May 24. His car, the #20 ECR Chevrolet, sustained major damage after spinning off Turn 2 and colliding with the wall, followed by a secondary crash with Pato O’Ward's vehicle, but he has since undergone successful outpatient procedures to address his injuries.