Indy 500: Katherine Legge’s ‘Double’ dream comes to an early end

May 24, 2026 - 21:15

CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 23: Katherine Legge, driver of the #78 e.l.f. Cosmetics Chevrolet, enters her car during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Katherine Legge’s dream of completing “The Double” came to an early end at the 110th Indianapolis 500.

The British driver was attempting one of the toughest feats in motorsports, trying to complete both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday. But her Indianapolis 500 came to an end on Lap 18, as she swerved to avoid a spin from Ryan Hunter-Reay in front of her, and found the inside wall:

Two cars into the wall on Lap 18! 😳

The #Indy500 is over early for Ryan Hunter-Reay and Katherine Legge. pic.twitter.com/gtWG3Yv01Q— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) May 24, 2026

Here is another angle of the incident:

The first caution of the day. Ryan Hunter-Reay spins. Katherine Legge tries to avoid contact. pic.twitter.com/eg3t0tABUO— INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 24, 2026

Both drivers were taken to the infield care center and checked out before being released. Legge spoke with FOX Sports following the incident:

Her #Indy500 is over, but there's still more racing ahead. @katherinelegge is with @Ghenneberry47. pic.twitter.com/wu4yzpcjve— INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 24, 2026

Legge will now head to Charlotte for the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600, where she is set to start 37th. Weather conditions washed out Saturday’s qualifying session, and rain is also expected to be a factor this evening.

Sunday night’s Coca-Cola 600 is also sure to be a somber event, with the unexpected passing of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch earlier this week.