Felix Rosenqvist on his Indy 500-winning lap: 'Don't care about crashing'
Felix Rosenqvist recently won the Indianapolis 500, showcasing a remarkable final lap driven by pure instinct. He expressed that his desire to win overshadowed any fear of crashing. This victory marked a significant achievement in his IndyCar career, where he had previously struggled to convert strong qualifying performances into race wins.
- ▪Felix Rosenqvist won the Indianapolis 500 after starting from third place.
- ▪He described his final lap as a moment where he didn't care about crashing.
- ▪Rosenqvist had previously qualified well but had only one win in his career before this race.
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