Indianapolis 500 Winner Felix Rosenqvist Earns $4 Million From Record $30 Million Purse
Felix Rosenqvist won the 110th Indianapolis 500, achieving the closest finish in the race's history. He earned a record $4.34 million from a total purse of over $30 million, marking the largest prize fund in the event's history. This year's race also saw the highest average payout for drivers in the NTT IndyCar Series.
- ▪Felix Rosenqvist defeated David Malukas in the closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history.
- ▪The total purse for the race was $30,906,400, the largest in the event's history.
- ▪The average payout for NTT IndyCar Series drivers this year was $936,500, surpassing last year's average.
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BusinessSportsMoneyIndianapolis 500 Winner Felix Rosenqvist Earns $4 Million From Record $30 Million PurseByBruce Martin,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I have been chasing race cars since the first Michigan 500 in 1981.Follow AuthorMay 26, 2026, 09:20am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Felix Rosenqvist (No. 60) defeats David Malukas (No. 12) in the closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history on May 24, 2026 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Rick McIntyre Photo from BorgWarnerThe 110th Indianapolis 500 smashed records for the closest finish in the history of the race and the most lead changes in Indy 500 history.
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