IndyCar Driver Louis Foster Breaks Silence After Massive Detroit GP Crash

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5 days ago

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The front suspension on Louis Foster's car snapped on the high-speed section of IndyCar's Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday, causing him to lose control and clip the barrier. However, as a result, Foster's car then crashed into Felix Rosenqvist's car before sliding down the escape road.
The incident occurred on the fastest section of the street circuit on Lap 84. The impact sent Rosenqvist's car into the tire wall. Both drivers were left shaken for minutes inside their cars as the AMR safety teams arrived at the scene in no time.
Eventually, the drivers managed to step out, but it remained uncertain if they sustained any injuries. Fortunately, Foster's post on X on Sunday night confirmed that he and Rosenqvist were well. The statement read:
Felix Rosenqvist, driver of the #60 Octane Team Honda drives during practice INDYCAR Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg during on March 01, 2025 in St Petersburg, Florida.
Felix Rosenqvist, driver of the #60 Octane Team Honda drives during practice INDYCAR Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg during on March 01, 2025 in St Petersburg, Florida.
Miguel J."Firstly thank you to everyone for all the messages, I am ok. I've talked to Felix and I'm also very happy that he is ok. Massive thank you to the IndyCar medical team and IndyCar as a whole for continuing to put driver safety first.
"To explain what happened: on lap 83, approaching T3 at 180mph, my front right suspension failed. This was by far the biggest and scariest crash I've had in my career. I'm very thankful to be able to get out under my own power.
"We believe it was caused by a bolt failure on the mounting block, but more internal investigation is required to be sure.
"Biggest bummer is that we were on for our season best result, and we led multiple laps, up the front on our strategy. But this is racing, sometimes it doesn't love you back. See you all in two weeks."
FOX Sports confirmed the release of both drivers from the medical center. Rosenqvist confirmed that he was feeling better, although he complained of knee pain. He said:
"I feel good. A little bit of pain in my knee, but it's fine. I've done all the checks and everything, and we're good. ... I just banged my knee really bad into the [steering] wheel."
He added:
"I didn't even see it coming. Because I think just the angle he hit me, you kind of look in your left mirror naturally, and he kind of came from the right. So I was surprised I didn't see it because you always kind of glance in your mirror as you turn in, and I didn't see anything.
"And then it was just like, 'Boom.' I think actually the hit when he hit me was bigger than hitting the wall."