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Heartbreak on the Yard of Bricks
May 25, 20261 min readRoad & Track (All)

Heartbreak on the Yard of Bricks

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is known for its unpredictability, and this year's Indianapolis 500 was no exception.

Two drivers had their hearts ripped out on the final lap when they were passed by Felix Rosenqvist on his way to his first Indianapolis 500 win.

This year's Indy 500 saw a repeat of last year's drama, with two drivers losing the lead in the final lap, highlighting the intensity of the competition.

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Marcus Armstrong and David Malukas were the unlucky duo who came up just short of victory.

Armstrong was visibly shaken after being passed by Rosenqvist on the final restart, while Malukas expressed his disappointment at coming so close to winning.

Malukas had the lead for 99% of the lap, but lost it in the final yard as Rosenqvist pounced and took the win.

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The Meyer Shank Racing driver was visibly emotional after the race, saying he gave everything to the team and couldn't believe his luck.

This is the third time in four years that one or more drivers have experienced this type of heartbreak on the final lap of the Indy 500.

The drama on the track has become a hallmark of the Indianapolis 500, with drivers pushing themselves to the limit in pursuit of victory.

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As the Indy 500 continues to evolve, it's clear that the competition is fierce and the margin for error is small.

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