IndyCar star Christian Lundgaard wins crash-filled Indianapolis Grand Prix

The Indianapolis Grand Prix was an accident-filled affair on Saturday, with IndyCar star Christian Lundgaard taking his first win since 2023.

Felix Rosenqvist was involved in one of the scarier crashes of the day. He was entering turn 13 on the road course on lap 29 when he came into the side of Pato O’Ward and went airborne. Rosenqvist tried to drive through the wreckage, but his vehicle was too damaged.

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He finished 23rd after starting the race in third place.

Rosenqvist’s wreck was one of the few that happened on the track. Drivers trading paint got off to an early start as bumps came down the front stretch to take the green flag before Turn 1. As drivers entered Turn 1, a handful of drivers were caught in a spin. Rosenqvist was also involved in that incident.

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Felix Rosenqvist drives out of the pit lane during practice for the Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 8, 2026. (Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Marcus Ericsson, Christian Rasmussen and Alexander Rossi each failed to finish the race. Romain Grosjean finished the race but was a lap down.

There were 12 caution laps during the race and six driver changes among four drivers.

The biggest lead change came at the end. Lundgaard passed David Malukas with 18 laps to go. He held off every other driver for the rest of the race to capture the win.

Arrow McLaren driver Christian Lundgaard poses for a photo after winning the Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 9, 2026. (Grace Hollars/IndyStar/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

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The Indianapolis Grand Prix was the precursor to the Indianapolis 500. IndyCar drivers must now prepare for one of the most anticipated events of the year.