Felix Rosenqvist's Indy 500 win celebrated with sculpture unveiling
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Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Felix Rosenqvist faced a clay sculpture of himself during a recent event, commemorating his victory at the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026. He won the race with Meyer Shank Racing, finishing just 0.023 seconds ahead of David Malukas in one of the closest finishes in the event's history. As he reflected on his achievement, he joined the ranks of only three Swedish-born drivers to win the Indy 500, a list that includes Marcus Ericsson and Kenny Bräck. A gallery featuring this moment and the sculpture is now available for viewing.
- •Rosenqvist won the Indy 500 on May 24, 2026.
- •He finished just 0.023 seconds ahead of Malukas.
- •Rosenqvist is the third Swedish driver to win the race.
- •The sculpture unveiling took place at Will Behrends' studio.
- •A gallery showcasing the event is now open.
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"The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 was a memorable one, with Felix Rosenqvist claiming victory with Meyer Shank Racing. He beat Team Penske's David Malukas in the closest photo finish in the race's history. At the checkered flag, they were separated by just 0.023s. Rosenqvist is just the third Swedish-born driver to ever win the Indy 500, joining Marcus Ericsson and Kenny Bräck. This ...Keep reading
"When the velvet cloth dropped inside Will Behrends’ studio, revealing a finely crafted clay head, Felix Rosenqvist came face-to-face with his own racing immortality. Months after winning the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026, in the closest finish in race history – 0.0233 seconds over David Malukas – the gravity of the achievement is finally setting in. Rosenqvist ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 23, 2026, 10:27 PMFace of history: Felix Rosenqvist’s immortal Indy 500 win comes to life
When the velvet cloth dropped inside Will Behrends’ studio, revealing a finely crafted clay head, Felix Rosenqvist came face-to-face with his own racing immortality. Months after winning the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026, in the closest finish in race history – 0.0233 seconds over David Malukas – the gravity of the achievement is finally setting in. Rosenqvist ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 23, 2026, 10:27 PMGallery: Felix Rosenqvist's likeness immortalized for Borg-Warner Indy 500 trophy
The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 was a memorable one, with Felix Rosenqvist claiming victory with Meyer Shank Racing. He beat Team Penske's David Malukas in the closest photo finish in the race's history. At the checkered flag, they were separated by just 0.023s. Rosenqvist is just the third Swedish-born driver to ever win the Indy 500, joining Marcus Ericsson and Kenny Bräck. This ...Keep reading
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