Felix Rosenqvist and Louis Foster were involved in a violent crash during the Detroit Grand Prix on Saturday, leaving both drivers injured.
Incident Overview
- The crash occurred on Lap 12 near Turn 2.
- Rosenqvist’s No. 6 Acura ARX-06 was struck by Foster’s No. 24 Dallara-Honda after Foster crashed into the wall, creating a debris field that required a short red flag to clear the track.
Driver Statements
Felix Rosenqvist
- Released from the medical center after being checked by doctors.
- Reported pain in his knee and stated he did not see Foster’s car approaching due to its angle.
- Felt a significant impact during the collision, noting he experienced more pain from hitting his steering wheel than from crashing into the wall.
Louis Foster
- Admitted the crash was likely due to suspension failure caused by excessive wear on the bumpy road course.
- After being checked for minor injuries, he mentioned possible broken ribs but nothing serious.
- Explained that his car had been struggling with suspension issues throughout the weekend, and attempts to fix it had worsened the problem.
Race Progression
- The incident marked another setback for both drivers, who are still seeking their first win this season.
- Rosenqvist currently sits third in points, while Foster is in eighth.
Race Highlights
- Racing resumed shortly after the crash, with Scott McLaughlin taking over second place behind leader Pipo Derani.
- McLaughlin held second until Lap 21, when Helio Castroneves took over.
- The lead changed multiple times:
- Lap 25: Castroneves took the lead from Derani.
- Lap 30: Derani regained the top spot.
- Laps 34-35: Castroneves again took the lead.
- Laps 36-37: Derani regained the lead.
- Laps 38-39: Castroneves took over once more.
- Laps 40-41: Derani regained the top spot again.
Final Results
- Castroneves capitalized on traffic congestion to secure his fourth win of the season.
- Scott McLaughlin finished third, followed by:
- Will Hardeman (moved up from fifth)
- Scott Speed (rounded out the top five)
- Renger van der Zande (moved up from seventh)
- Juan Pablo Montoya (finished seventh)
- Oliver Askew (moved up from ninth)
- Tom Blomqvist (rounded out the top ten)
Broadcast Information
- Saturday’s race will be broadcast live on NBC Sports Network beginning at noon ET on Sunday.
- Qualifying coverage for Sunday’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship event will follow.
- The race can also be streamed live via Peacock Premium or heard live via IMSA Radio Network starting at approximately noon ET.
All times are local (Eastern).
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