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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
IndyCar Driver Louis Foster Breaks Silence After Massive Detroit GP Crash
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. 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."
Fox Sports
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Felix Rosenqvist, Louis Foster OK after violent crash at Detroit Grand Prix
DETROIT — Both Louis Foster and Felix Rosenqvist were passengers after Foster's suspension broke in a violent crash Sunday at the Detroit Grand Prix. Both drivers were released from the medical center. Rosenqvist was put on a stretcher (sitting up) after the accident and said he just had some pain in his knee. "I feel good," Rosenqvist said. "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." Foster's car hit the wall and then rammed into the back of the Meyer Shank Racing car of Rosenqvist, creating a debris field that resulted in a short red flag to clean the track. "I didn't even see it coming," Rosenqvist said. "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." Foster didn't see it coming, either. "Clear as day, it was a suspension failure," Foster said. "Soon as I hit the brakes, the front right suspension just popped up and I can't do anything. It's difficult, man. "There's not a lot I can say right now. It's just a car failure. This place is so bumpy. It puts so much stress on the drivers and the cars. Does that have anything to do with it? Gut feeling says yes. So I don't know what to do or to say." Drivers said the course is bumpy — as many street courses are — but typically a suspension piece such as that one wouldn't snap unless it has mileaged-out or there was some contact earlier in the race. "It's probably on the limit of bumpy," Rosenqvist said. "On the main straight, if you go to the right of the racing line, which you kind of have to do if you pass someone, it's really bumpy. "I don't know if that's part of it. I'm glad Louis is OK. He got a pretty rough ride as well." Foster said he was OK and felt it was going to be his best result so far in his rookie year at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. "It's a shame," Foster said. "It would have been our best result today or fighting for our best result." Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR and INDYCAR for FOX Sports. He has spent decades covering motorsports, including over 30 Daytona 500s, with stints at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine and The (Daytona Beach) News-Journal. Follow him on Twitter @bobpockrass. recommended Get more from NTT INDYCAR SERIES Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Fox Sports
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Felix Rosenqvist Heats Up Fastest in Detroit Morning Warmup
INDYCAR Felix Rosenqvist led the morning warmup for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear on Sunday, looking to climb from the 14th starting position in the race this afternoon. Rosenqvist topped the 25-minute session with a best lap of 1 minute, 2.1054 seconds in the No. 60 SiriusXM Honda of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb-Agajanian. SEE: Practice Results Kyle Kirkwood, who qualified third, continued a strong weekend for Andretti Global by slotting in second at 1:02.3447 in the No. 27 Siemens AWS Honda. His teammate Colton Herta won the NTT P1 Award on Saturday in qualifying on the nine-turn, 1.645-mile temporary circuit on the streets of downtown Detroit. David Malukas, who qualified an impressive second, continued to show his speed by ending up third at 1:02.5052 in the No. 4 Clarience Technologies Chevrolet of A.J. Foyt Enterprises. Callum Ilott was fourth at 1:02.6218 in the No. 90 PREMA Racing Chevrolet. Ilott is starting 17th in the 100-lap race (12:30 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network). Sting Ray Robb rounded out the top five at 1:02.9315 in the No. 77 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet. Robb is starting 26th. Pole sitter Herta ended up 12th in the final practice with a best lap of 1:03.3539 in the No. 26 Gainbridge Honda. All 27 drivers will cope with lower-than-normal air and track temperatures in the Motor City. The air temperature was just 51 degrees, with a track temperature of 65, during this session. The high temperature this afternoon in Detroit is predicted to be in the low 70s. recommended
Fox Sports
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Felix Rosenqvist Tops 234, Marcus Armstrong Has Big Hit in Pre-Qualifying Practice
INDYCAR The risk and reward of PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying was on full display Saturday morning during pre-qualifying practice, as Felix Rosenqvist reset the speed limit while Marcus Armstrong suffered a heavy crash less than three hours before time trials begin. Rosenqvist turned the fastest lap of the week, 234.176 mph, in the No. 60 SiriusXM Honda fielded by Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb-Agajanian. Rosenqvist reached that speed during a four-lap qualifying simulation that he aborted because of instability created by west winds of 15 mph, with gusts reaching 25 mph, and glare from the mid-morning sun. SEE: Practice Results | Qualifying Format | Qualifying Order 'I just kind of missed the corner a little bit,' Rosenqvist said. 'I think it was more me than the car, to be honest. I just kind of struggled to distinguish the corner in the sun and the oil dry on the track. It just kind of got awkward, and I didn't feel like staying in it. 'The car felt great. Looked like it rolled pretty good.' While Rosenqvist put MSR on top of the charts, his teammate wasn't as fortunate. Eleven minutes into the session, Armstrong's No. 66 SiriusXM/Root Insurance Honda wiggled in Turn 1, spun and made hard contact with the SAFER Barrier with the rear and left side of his car. The car then made secondary contact in Turn 2. The big hit inflicted heavy damage to the car. Armstrong was helped from the car by the AMR INDYCAR Safety Team. INDYCAR Medical Director Dr. Julia Vaizer reported on the FOX broadcast that Armstrong is conscious and alert and being evaluated in the IU Health Emergency Medical Center at the track. Two-time reigning series champion Alex Palou, who has won four of the first five races this season, was second fastest this morning at 233.502 in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Josef Newgarden, aiming for an unprecedented three straight '500' victories, was third at 233.173 in the No. 2 Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Team Penske Chevrolet. Colton Herta ended up fourth at 232.892 in the No. 26 Gainbridge Honda of Andretti Global. Six-time series champion Scott Dixon rounded out the top five at 232.858 in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, as CGR was the only team with two drivers in the top five. Dixon is aiming to tie fellow legend Rick Mears with his sixth Indianapolis 500 pole. The first day of qualifying takes place from 11 a.m.-5:50 p.m. today (11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., FS1; 1:30-4 p.m., FS2; 4-6 p.m., FOX; FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network). Positions 13-30 in the starting field will be set today, with the Last Row Shootout, Top 12 and Firestone Fast Six qualifying sessions Sunday afternoon deciding the rest of the 33-car starting grid. The 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is scheduled for Sunday, May 25 (10 a.m. ET, FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network). recommended
Local Sweden
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Local Sweden
Swedish Migration Agency expected to resume approving citizenship applications 'soon'
The Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) expects to soon be able to start approving standard citizenship applications again, after a moratorium caused by new security checks. Advertisement As The Local was first to report, the government-imposed security checks have left the Migration Agency unable to approve standard citizenship applications for over a month. The sticking point is that the agency hasn't yet fully set up its routines to be able to carry out in-person identification checks required of applicants as of the start of April. But Mats Rosenqvist, section head for the Migration Agency, told The Local that everything is ready in practical terms and his team is just awaiting the go-ahead. As soon as the director general has signed a formal directive – the details of which are still being ironed out – they'll be able to get things up and running in a matter of days. The directive is necessary to give the Migration Agency the legal right to ask applicants to come to one of their offices in person to show their ID – and to give the agency the power to, for example, reject the application of a person who fails to show up. There's no exact date available, but it is expected to be finished and signed soon. 'As soon as we get a directive, we can basically press the button and start opening up time slots at seven of our offices around the country,' said Rosenqvist. Advertisement SWEDEN'S CITIZENSHIP FREEZE: The in-person identification checks will be one of the final stages of the processing of an application, and at first, everyone will have to do it without any exceptions. It was initially reported that certain nationalities with biometric passports would be exempt and would instead be able to confirm their identity digitally via the Freja app, but the technological solution for that isn't yet in place, Rosenqvist confirmed. He could not say when those exemptions might be rolled out. This is despite Migration Minister Johan Forssell telling The Local in January that people who have come to Sweden on a work permit or who from stable countries without security risks need not worry that their applications will be further delayed. Advertisement In October 2024, the agency predicted that it would conclude 87,000 applications each year in 2025 and 2026, thanks to increased staff at the agency – a first step towards reducing the heavily criticised long waiting times for Swedish citizenship. But the new security checks forced the agency in April to lower its previous estimate by more than a quarter: to 64,000 concluded citizenship cases in 2025 and 65,000 in 2026. Only six so-called 'naturalisation cases' were approved in April – down from 3,234 in March. These are the standard kinds of cases which make up by far the majority and are in other words the ones you think of when you think of citizenship applications. A total of 1,120 citizenship through notification cases (an easier route available to mainly children and Nordic citizens) were approved in April, as well as 65 applications for retaining one's citizenship (for example Swedes born abroad) and 57 so-called citizenship declarations (for people who don't know whether or not they are citizens), which are all categories that aren't affected by the new security checks.
