Marcus Armstrong Injured in Indianapolis 500 Practice Crash
Marcus Armstrong endured a significant crash during Saturday morning practice ahead of the Indianapolis 500, impacting the Turn 1 wall with the left rear of the No. 66 Meyer Shank Racing Honda. Despite the severity of the incident, Armstrong’s car did not go airborne, unlike previous crashes involving Kyffin Simpson and Colton Herta.
Armstrong was transported on a stretcher but remained conscious and mobile, later giving a thumbs-up to responders. He underwent initial assessments at the infield care center before entering concussion protocols. “He is awake, he’s alert,” stated Dr. Julia Vaizer, chief medical officer for IndyCar. “These hits on this oval can be really hard, and we just want to make sure we don’t rush things.”
In the wake of the crash, Meyer Shank Racing rapidly prepared Armstrong’s backup car, originally set for road course use, for qualifying. After nearly five hours, he was cleared to return to action, expressing optimism about a potential installation lap. “I’m doing well… I’m ready to go into T1 flat again. Maybe with a little more downforce this time,” Armstrong said.
As preparations continue, all eyes will be on whether Armstrong can participate further in the qualifying sessions for the iconic race.
