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2016 Indianapolis 500: Rossi Wins
May 29, 2016
Rookie Alexander Rossi wins the 100th running on a daring fuel strategy. He runs out of fuel on the cool-down lap. The margins were that thin.
The Finish
Alexander Rossi (#98) beat Juan Pablo Montoya (#2) to the checkered flag.
Key Moments
James Hinchcliffe (#5) leads early
Juan Pablo Montoya (#2) takes over
Rossi (#98) wins on fuel strategy, coasts to the finish Ran out of fuel on the cool-down lap. Closest fuel call in Indy 500 history.
Squares Result
Winning digit: 8 (P1) and 2 (P2). If you had the square at (8, 2), you won the final.