← Back to Blog
indy-500indycarrossi

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.