Felix Rosenqvist seriously injured but stable after his race car has mechanical issue and crashes into tires and retaining wall at the Detroit Grand Prix in Detroit, Michigan

Modified Date: 
Sat, 06/12/2021 - 11:35pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, June 12, 2021

Rosenqvist hospitalized after crash into wall at Belle Isle

The throttle appeared to stick in Rosenqvist’s car as he entered the sixth turn at the Raceway at Belle Isle Park. With no way to stop or slow his car, the Swede slammed into a tire barrier with enough force to move the retaining wall.

Detroit Grand Prix: Red flag issued after Felix Rosenqvist's scary crash at Turn 6

Rosenqvist was in 22nd place when his car drove under the barrier striking the steel and concrete wall.

Felix Rosenqvist ‘doing fine’ after wicked crash that stops IndyCar race in Detroit

Dr. Geoffrey Billows of IndyCar told NBC Sports reporter Marty Snider that Rosenqvist was “doing fine” and never lost consciousness but was experiencing soreness. Billows said Rosenqvist was in stable condition during his visit to the infield care center for preliminary evaluation.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Felix Rosenqvist

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