2016 Indianapolis 500 (Alexander Rossi's fuel-mileage upset)
Rookie Alexander Rossi wins the 100th running on fuel mileage.
The 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 took place on May 29, 2016. Rookie Alexander Rossi, 24, of Andretti Herta Autosport won on fuel mileage ahead of Carlos Munoz and Josef Newgarden.
Quick Facts
- Race name
- 100th Indianapolis 500
- Sanction
- IndyCar
- Season
- 2016 IndyCar season
- Team
- Andretti Herta Autosport w/ Curb-Agajanian
- Date
- May 29, 2016
- Winner
- USA Alexander Rossi (R)
- Pole
- CAN James Hinchcliffe
- Pole speed
- 230.760 mph / 371 km/h
Lore & Background
In the last ten laps most leaders had to pit for fuel, since no one was expected to reach the finish without stopping. Juan Pablo Montoya came in as defending winner.
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