WATCH: Fire & Fury as Indy 500 Pit Lane Erupts in Chaos, Close Calls, Heartbreak
A scary moment on pit road for Alexander Rossi and the No. 20 team.#Indy500 on FOX pic.twitter.com/jcO2QWgTKR
— INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 25, 2025
IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi with Ed Carpenter Racing was frustrated and furious Sunday after his race hopes ended in a scary pit lane fire, and it was only one of several dramatic moments at the 109th running of the storied Indianapapolis 500.
The “Andretti Curse” struck early, knocking out Marco Andretti on the fourth lap. And even before that, Scott McLaughlin was devastated after going out with a crash during the pace lap.
Rossi’s pit fire was dramatic, Dale Coyne Racing’s Rinus VeeKay had a spin-out on the way in, and Prema Racing’s Robert Shwartzman had a frightening close call with the pit crew.
It started with a rain delay and weather continued to be a factor. Watch the stunning videos below.
Near chaos on pit lane 🫣
Pit stops begin under a yellow flag for weather conditions. #Indy500 pic.twitter.com/pS9iU1Vc6T
— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) May 25, 2025
The No. 20 has a FIRE on pit lane.@AlexanderRossi is out of the car and sharing his frustration. pic.twitter.com/EvKL1rOjhN
— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) May 25, 2025
A very scary moment in the pit lane involving Robert Shwartzman and several of his crew members.@IndyCarHub @AlwaysRaceDay pic.twitter.com/DX8Pp6uz5c
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) May 25, 2025
VEEKAY SPINS ON PIT LANE 😬
The #Indy500 is currently under caution on Lap 87. pic.twitter.com/5vDzhFPfyJ
— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) May 25, 2025
His second attempt at the #Indy500 is over.@KyleLarsonRacin day ends after 91 laps. pic.twitter.com/II8TZ4HmFr
— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) May 25, 2025
A second look at the accident involving Kyle Larson, Kyffin Simpson and Sting Ray Robb.#Indy500 pic.twitter.com/V37FU0HJxA
— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) May 25, 2025
The onboard from the No. 3 car of @smclaughlin93 😱 pic.twitter.com/Gc9zdnPPDs
— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) May 25, 2025
A wreck after the green flag to start the #Indy500!@MarcoAndretti's day is DONE in his 20th start. pic.twitter.com/B4LsQtHeZq
— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) May 25, 2025
A closer look at Kyle Larson's machine after his #Indy500 crash. pic.twitter.com/fBBzU9WEct
— INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 25, 2025
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE SAVE BY CHRISTIAN RASMUSSEN ARE YOU KIDDING ME? #Indy500 on FOX pic.twitter.com/aWBhHvEBae
— INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 25, 2025
Robert Shwartzman joins @JamieLittleTV to discuss what happened when he hit the wall on his pit stop. pic.twitter.com/LTvZeiosJS
— INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 25, 2025
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