Indy 500: Alexander Rossi expected to drive despite scary crash, surgery

Despite a scary crash during Monday’s practice session for the 110th Indianapolis 500, and subsequent surgeries, Alexander Rossi is expected to drive in the race later this weekend.

During Monday’s practice session at the Indianapolis 500, Rossi lost the rear end midway through Turn 2, sliding into the wall at substantial speed. Rossi then endured a second impact from Pato O’Ward, who was behind him on the track and despite his best efforts, could not avoid a collision.

You can see the incident here:

Here is another look at the incident, which also collected Romain Grosjean:

Grosjean spoke after the accident, calling the incident “not ideal” but expressing gratitude that everyone was “okay:”

Like Grosjean, Rossi was taken to the care center, and was then taken for a pair of outpatient procedures on Monday night to repair what Ed Carpenter Racing described as “minor injuries to a finger on his left hand and his right ankle.” According to the statement from the team, he will be monitored “with the full intent of participating in final practice on Friday, May 22 and the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 24.”

On Tuesday morning, Rossi himself provided an incredible update on his status on social media:

Rossi is set to start second, next to pole-sitter Alex Palou, in Sunday’s 110th Indianapolis 500.