Overview
- Alex Palou made history as the first Spanish driver to win the Indianapolis 500, securing a landmark victory on May 25, 2025.
- Tom Brady, attending as part of FOX Sports' first broadcast of the event, was booed by Indianapolis fans due to his rivalry with the Colts and the 'Deflategate' scandal.
- Brady participated in pre-race activities, including a two-seater IndyCar ride with NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson, and acknowledged the boos with humor.
- NFL personalities such as Michael Strahan, who drove the pace car, and Rob Gronkowski, the Grand Marshal of the Snake Pit, added to the event's star-studded appeal.
- The event marked FOX Sports' first broadcast of the Indianapolis 500, showcasing a significant crossover of sports and entertainment figures like Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez.