Indy 500 race postponed until August | Sunday Observer

Indy 500 race postponed until August

29 March, 2020

The Indianapolis 500, the USA’s most prestigious race, has been postponed until August 23 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where average lap speeds exceed 230 mph, is traditionally held on the last Sunday in May.

It is the latest major motor sport event to be affected by coronavirus.

The first eight Formula 1 races have been called off and the Le Mans 24 Hours delayed until September.

The Indy 500 is the biggest race on the US motor sport calendar, and attracts around 300,000 spectators. This year, interest will be increased by the presence of two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso. The 38-year-old Spaniard is making his third attempt at the event, and if he wins would become only the second man in history to win motor sport’s ‘triple crown’ of Monaco Grand Prix, Le Mans and Indy 500.

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