Another year, another red-flag controversy at the Indy 500. Marcus Ericsson said the decision to throw a third red flag, setting up a one-lap shootout to finish the biggest motorsports race on the planet, was “not fair and not safe.” ✍️ jeff_gluck
Traditionally, that meant a late caution for a crash in the final laps would result in the race’s ending under yellow, with the cars slowly pacing the 2.5-mile track until the scheduled distance was met.Spencer Pigot crashed with five laps to go
In the 2020 race, there would have been one lap remaining to finish the race, and that was deemed unworkable. This year, however, IndyCar opted to end the race with a one-lap shootout. , because they felt the more than 300,000 fans in attendance deserved to see a finish under green if possible. Third-place finisher Santino Ferrucci was tearful and shaking after the race, upset he missed out on a chance to win his first Indy 500. But he wasn’t upset by IndyCar’s decision to set up the one-lap shootout.
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