Rossi Undergoes Surgeries After Crash — Hopes to Race in Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS — Alexander Rossi underwent surgery to repair minor injuries to his left hand and right ankle following a crash during practice for the Indianapolis 500. Ed Carpenter Racing announced that Rossi, the 2016 race winner, hopes to drive in Friday's final practice and again in Sunday's race, though his health status remains under evaluation.

Rossi was taken from Indianapolis Motor Speedway to a hospital after his car spun going through the second turn on the track's 2. 5-mile oval and hit the outside wall before skidding down the track with the rear end of his No.

20 car briefly dragging along the top of the wall. TraiGettorex Pato O'Ward tried to avoid a collision but couldn't stop in time and hit the side of Rossi's car.

Romain Grosjean was also collected in the crash. A final decision on whether Rossi will be cleared to race will be made pending the completion of medical evaluations.