Rossi taken to hospital for evaluation following Indy 500 practice crash

Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi has been transported to a local hospital “for further evaluation,” according to IndyCar Medical Director Dr. Julia Vaizer.

Rossi, who qualified second for Sunday’s running of the Indy 500, spun the No. 20 ECR Chevy and crashed approximately 30 minutes into Monday’s two-hour practice session and slammed the Turn 2 exit wall. He was then hit by by Pato O’Ward in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevy, who spun while attempting to avoid Rossi’s car.

Dale Coyne Racing’s Romain Grosjean was also involved in the crash after trying to avoid Rossi and O’Ward. His crash was the lightest of the three, and afterwards, he and O’Ward were cleared by IndyCar Medical to continue participating in the event.

The ECR driver, however, did not receive the same swift clearance, but was reported as being “awake, alert, and in good spirits” by Dr. Vaizer.

Details around whether Rossi will be able to participate in the Indy 500 and who might replace him if he’s not cleared will be explored by ECR and IndyCar as more information on Rossi’s condition is received.