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Josef Newgarden outdueled Pato O’Ward to become the first driver since Helio Castroneves in more than 20 years to earn back to back Indianapolis 500 victories on Sunday. On a chaotic day that began…
Josef Newgarden surpassed Pato O’Ward to clinch his second consecutive Indianapolis 500 victory, a feat not achieved since Helio Castroneves over 20 years ago. The intense race featured multiple lead changes, culminating in a thrilling showdown between Team Penske and Arrow McLaren in the final laps. O’Ward made a bold attempt to overtake Newgarden but was ultimately overtaken in a spectacular move on the last lap. Newgarden praised O’Ward’s skill and sportsmanship, acknowledging the close competition. Despite his impressive performance, O’Ward expressed devastation at narrowly missing out on the win. Scott Dixon finished third, leading the Honda contingent, while the race saw various strategies and numerous caution periods. The race was marked by several incidents, including the early collision involving Tom Blomqvist and Marcus Ericsson.
