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David Malukas was second across the line in Sunday Indianapolis 500, and now has the unwanted honor of being the driver to lose the Indy 500 by the closest ever margin. Felix Rosenqvist slid past the 24-year-old at the last second, securing victory by a mere 0.0233 seconds. Malukas was understandably upset to have lost […]
American driver David Malukas finished second in the Sunday Indianapolis 500, narrowly losing to Felix Rosenqvist by the closest margin in race history.
Despite leading laps and pushing himself to the limit, Malukas felt devastated by the near victory that slipped away by a mere 0.0233 seconds.
With tears in his eyes under his helmet, he expressed his disappointment to reporters after the race, emphasizing the team’s effort and his unwavering drive for success.
Malukas found solace in the support of fellow drivers and highlighted the camaraderie and family-like atmosphere at Team Penske.
Although still pursuing his first IndyCar win, Malukas remains motivated by this setback, viewing it as a source of inspiration to continue pushing towards his ultimate goal.
