After two red flag stoppages and the most lead changes in Indianapolis 500 history, Felix Rosenqvist powered past David Malukas in his No. 60 Honda to score his maiden Indy 500 victory, along with the first win for Meyer Shank Racing since 2021.

Following a scary fiery incident involving the No. 4 machine of Caio Collet, a brief full-course caution reset the field and set up a dramatic one-lap shootout to decide the winner of the Indianapolis 500. Prior to the incident, an alternate strategy appeared to be favoring both Pato O’Ward and Rosenqvist. However, once the green flag waved for the final lap, tire and fuel strategy were effectively thrown out the window.

Malukas surged to the lead as the field crossed the Yard of Bricks for the final time. He showed speed throughout the day, battling at the front with Álex Palou, Scott McLaughlin and Conor Daly. But on the final straightaway, Rosenqvist had just enough momentum to edge past Malukas by 0.023 seconds, delivering the closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history.

The victory is significant for Meyer Shank Racing, as the team earned its first IndyCar win since Helio Castroneves captured the same event in 2021. Rosenqvist’s triumph, alongside Castroneves’ memorable victory five years earlier, represents just the second IndyCar win in team history, despite the organization’s extensive success in sports car competition.

The 2026 season has also been a turbulent one for the Meyer Shank Racing banner. Following Acura’s announcement that it will depart GTP competition at the conclusion of 2026, the future of MSR’s IMSA program has remained uncertain. Acura shifted additional support toward the team’s IndyCar effort this season, including sponsorship backing for late-race contender Marcus Armstrong. This Indianapolis 500 victory could serve as a major boost for MSR’s IndyCar program after several seasons of consistently competitive performances.

“Unreal; I still don’t believe it,” Rosenqvist said. “It kind of worked out the right way when I got back to third, and then I just had to run a flat-out lap on the high line, and it stuck. It was just the coolest way you can finish and win an Indy 500.”

Meyer Shank Racing will now look to carry its momentum into next weekend, when the IndyCar Series and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship share the streets of Detroit for the final combined weekend of the season for both series.

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