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Suspension Failure Triggers Late-Race Crash at Detroit Grand Prix

Both Louis Foster and Felix Rosenqvist have been released from medical evaluation with minor injuries, prompting renewed scrutiny of the circuit’s rough surface.

Overview

  • The incident occurred on Lap 84 when Foster’s front right suspension failed, sending him into the outside wall before slamming into Rosenqvist’s Meyer Shank Racing car.
  • Both drivers initially climbed from their vehicles under their own power before receiving medical evaluations, with Rosenqvist reporting knee bruising but overall feeling ‘good’.
  • Race control halted the event with 13 laps remaining to remove debris and reinforce safety barriers around turn 3.
  • Drivers pointed to Detroit’s notoriously bumpy street circuit as a likely contributor to the mechanical failure.
  • The crash has reignited discussions within IndyCar about the stresses street courses place on both cars and drivers.