Early Crash Knocks Marcus Ericsson Out of Indianapolis 500
Rookie driver Tom Blomqvist's error leads to a multi-car incident on the first lap, ending Ericsson's race prematurely.
- Marcus Ericsson, the 2022 Indy 500 winner, was eliminated in a first-lap crash caused by rookie Tom Blomqvist.
- Blomqvist lost control of his car in Turn 1, leading to a collision with Ericsson and Pietro Fittipaldi.
- The incident occurred just after a four-hour rain delay, disrupting the race's start.
- Both Blomqvist and Ericsson were cleared from the medical center without injuries.
- The crash highlights the challenges faced by rookies in the high-stakes environment of the Indy 500.