Marcus Ericsson, the 2022 Indianapolis 500 champion and 2023 runner-up, was knocked out of Sunday's race before completing a lap when he was collected in an early three-car crash.
Marcus Ericsson , of Sweden, reacts after qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Indianapolis. Marcus Ericsson , of Sweden, sits in his car during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Indianapolis.
The 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner and 2023 runner-up was knocked out of this year’s race before completing an official lap when rookiecoming through the first turn of the first lap, spun up the track and hit Ericsson’s No. 28 Honda.“I can’t believe it, it’s unbelievable,” the Swedish driver said after being checked, cleared and released from the infield medical center. “It’s so frustrating. We were fighting all last weekend. We were fighting so hard, and I can’t believe it.
“Obviously, not a lot,” Blomqvist said when asked about what he experienced in his first 500 start. “I’m just so disappointed for the guys.” Blomqvist was driving for Meyer Shank Racing. Fittipaldi was driving for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.
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