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Tom Blomqvist had been perfect throughout his rookie runs in practice and qualifying at the Indianapolis 500, but all that changed at Turn 1 on lap one of the race when the Meyer Shank Racing drive…
During the Indianapolis 500 race, Tom Blomqvist, driving for Meyer Shank Racing, made a costly error by driving his No. 66 Honda onto the grass at Turn 1 on lap one, causing a chain reaction crash involving Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global Honda. Both drivers managed to walk away from the collision, but their cars sustained significant damage. Pietro Fittipaldi and Callum Ilott were also involved in the incident, with Fittipaldi making light contact with the wall while Ilott emerged unscathed. Ericsson’s frustration was evident as he described the chaotic situation: “It’s unbelievable. I don’t know what to say.”
