Overview

• Robert Shwartzman, the first rookie pole winner since 1983, saw his Indy 500 debut end after a pit road crash on lap 87.
• The crash injured four of Shwartzman's crew members, with one requiring a stretcher due to a foot injury.
• Shwartzman attributed the crash to locked front tires caused by either cold tires or brake issues, leaving him unable to stop.
• Alex Palou secured victory with a late-race pass on Marcus Ericsson, marking a highlight in a race filled with pit lane challenges.
• Other drivers faced setbacks, including Alexander Rossi's car fire, Rinus Veekay's brake failure, and Colton Herta's speeding penalty.