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Indianapolis 500 Sees Sweden’s Marcus Ericsson Win After Red Flag Delay
An all-time end within the Indianapolis 500 noticed a purple flag halting the race with simply 4 laps to go, organising a dash to the end that noticed Sweden’s Marcus Ericsson fend off a late cost to win.
The primary Indy 500 in entrance of a full capability crowd at Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 2019 noticed a yellow flag come out on the ultimate lap, however Ericsson was already in command.
“I used to be praying so laborious that there was not going to be one other yellow flag,” Ericsson stated after his win. “However I can’t consider it. I’m so completely happy.” Ericsson turns into the second Swedish driver to win the Indianapolis 500.
IMS proprietor Roger Penske (father of PMC Chairman/CEO Jay Penske) bought IMS in early 2020. The ppushed the race to August that 12 months with no followers within the stands. The race went on in 2021 throughout its standard Memorial Day weekend, however with restricted fan capability.
Earlier than the race, Roger Penske penned a letter posted on social media.