Alexander Rossi Hospitalized After Multi-Car Crash in Indy 500 Practice

A multi-car crash during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 on Monday has left several top drivers with damaged cars and sent 2016 race winner Alexander Rossi to a hospital for further evaluation. The incident, the first of the month on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, involved Rossi, Pato O’Ward, and Romain Grosjean.

The crash occurred approximately 30 minutes into the scheduled two-hour session. According to drivers and officials, Alexander Rossi lost control of his car while navigating Turn 2, spinning and making heavy contact with the outside wall. His car lifted off the ground before settling back on the track. Pato O’Ward, trailing closely, spun while attempting to avoid Rossi and collided with the side of Rossi’s stationary car. Romain Grosjean also spun in the ensuing chaos and hit the wall, though with less severe damage.

All three drivers exited their cars without assistance. O’Ward and Grosjean were checked and quickly released from the track’s infield medical center. Rossi was evaluated at the center before being transported to a local hospital for additional assessment. IndyCar Medical Director Dr. Julia Vaizer said Rossi was awake, alert, and in good...