Indianapolis 500 2019
By: Matt Beer
Summary
Status: Stopped
Pagenaud is the first polesitter to win the Indy 500 since his Penske team mate Helio Castroneves did it in 2009
Rossi says that Pagenaud's Chevrolet horsepower advantage was key to the Penske driver defeating him to the win today.
"I want to drink the milk!" Simon Pagenaud certainly has his priorities right as he begins the post-race festivities.
Seven to go, Pagenaud has it a little easier in turn one this time. The top three are covered by half a second.
Eight to go, Rossi looks around the outside in turn one but Pagenaud has him covered. Sato has now joined in the fight for the lead.
Rossi is still pressuring Pagenaud for the lead. Newgarden is a little further back in third, being challenged by Sato.
Engines are fired, cars are heading back to the track. 20 laps separate us from now and the end of the 2019 Indianapolis 500.
Five years ago NASCAR champion Kurt Busch attempted to run 'the double', competing in the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race later in the same day.
There's no drivers pulling double duty this year, and good job too; we're still under red flag conditions.
There's no drivers pulling double duty this year, and good job too; we're still under red flag conditions.
With Rossi taking the lead seconds before the incident, he's also helped by the red flag. We're set for a thrilling finish.
Prior to the stoppage, the yellow flag was good news for Pagenaud, with it giving him the opportunity to save fuel and setup a showdown to the finish with Rossi.
Graham Rahal is fuming after being taken out in the crash. He gestures to the crowd to show he's okay.
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