Indy 500 results - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The 2021 Indianapolis 500 took place on May 30th at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- 2. The race was won by Helio Castroneves, who secured his fourth Indianapolis 500 victory. Castroneves became only the fourth driver in history to win the race four times.
- 3. Castroneves, driving for Meyer Shank Racing, led a total of 20 laps during the race, including the final laps that secured his victory.
- 4. Alex Palou finished in second place, just 0.4928 seconds behind Castroneves. Palou had a strong performance throughout the race but was unable to overtake Castroneves in the closing laps.
- 5. Simon Pagenaud, who won the Indianapolis 500 in 2019, finished in third place. Pagenaud led a total of 24 laps during the race but ultimately fell short of the top spot.
- 6. Pole-sitter Scott Dixon finished in 17th place after encountering mechanical issues early in the race. Dixon, a six-time IndyCar Series champion, was unable to recover from the setback.
- 7. The race featured several caution periods, including a significant crash involving Stefan Wilson and Colton Herta. Both drivers were able to walk away from the incident uninjured.
- 8. Castroneves' victory marked the first time a non-full-time IndyCar driver had won the Indianapolis 500 since 2011, when Dan Wheldon emerged victorious.
- 9. The 2021 Indianapolis 500 had a limited capacity of spectators in attendance due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, fans were still able to witness an exciting and competitive race.
- 10. Castroneves' win at the Indianapolis 500 solidified his status as one of the greatest drivers in the history of the race, further cementing his legacy in motorsport.