Overview

• Scott McLaughlin crashed during pace laps, ending his Indianapolis 500 race before it officially began.
• The crash occurred after a nearly hour-long rain delay, which already disrupted the start of the event.
• McLaughlin, who started in 10th place, expressed deep disappointment for his team and fans, calling it 'the worst moment of his life.'
• Team Penske confirmed the car was damaged beyond repair, leaving McLaughlin unable to rejoin the race.
• The incident capped a challenging week for McLaughlin, who also endured crashes during practice sessions leading up to the event.