What you need to know about 2016 Indy 500 champion Alexander Rossi before the 2022 race
The 2022 Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 29. The 33-car field will race 200 laps around the 2½-mile oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Here is what you should know about Alexander Rossi, who drives the No. 27 Honda-powered car for Andretti Autosport.
How old is Alexander Rossi?
30.
Was Alexander Rossi in F1?
He competed in 5 Formula 1 races in 2015.
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Is Alexander Rossi related to Valentino Rossi?
Valentino Rossi, a MotoGP great from Italy, is not related to Alexander Rossi. Valentino Rossi won a race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course in 2008.
What is Alexander Rossi's nationality?
United States. He is a California native.
How many races has Alexander Rossi won?
He has won 7 IndyCar Series races, but none since 2019.
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Alexander Rossi's Indy 500 record
He won the 100th Indianapolis 500 in 2016, in his rookie season. He has competed 6 times, also finishing 2nd in 2019. Rossi finished 29th in 2021. He has $4,583,660 in career Indy 500 earnings.
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Alexander Rossi: What to know about the 2016 Indy 500 winner
