Alexander Rossi was hospitalized following a significant crash during practice for the Indianapolis 500, where he suffered minor injuries to his finger and ankle. The crash involved Rossi as well as fellow drivers Pato O’Ward and Romain Grosjean. Despite the incident, Rossi remains optimistic about participating in the race, having undergone surgery for his injuries. Meanwhile, Josef Newgarden topped the practice leaderboard that faced interruptions due to rain and the crash.