Dramatic Finish Features Three Red Flags In Final Laps

Josef Newgarden Wins Thrilling 107th Indianapolis 500

Dramatic Finish Features Three Red Flags in Final Laps

Josef Newgarden Triumphs Over Defending Champion in 48-Lead-Change Race

Indianapolis, IN – Josef Newgarden etched his name in Indianapolis 500 history on Sunday, capturing his first victory at the iconic race in a thrilling and unpredictable finish.

Despite three heart-stopping red flags in the final 16 laps, Newgarden remained composed and executed a masterful last-lap pass to claim the prestigious title. The two-time IndyCar champion surged past defending race winner Simon Pagenaud in the closing moments, igniting a roar of excitement from the crowd.

The 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 was a race for the ages, featuring 48 lead changes – the fourth-most in the race's storied history. Newgarden's triumph marks the second consecutive year that a driver has won the Indy 500 from the pole position, a feat last achieved by Ryan Hunter-Reay in 2014.

The race was filled with drama and suspense from start to finish. Newgarden led the most laps (128), but several other drivers had a chance to take the victory. A late-race crash by Oliver Askew brought out the third and final red flag, setting up a one-lap shootout for the win between Newgarden and Pagenaud.

In the end, it was Newgarden's experience and poise that prevailed. The 29-year-old American driver has now cemented his place among the legends of the Indianapolis 500, joining a select group of drivers who have won the race multiple times. His victory also marked the first time that a Team Penske driver has won the Indy 500 since Sam Hornish Jr. in 2006.