BorgWarner Awards Borg-Warner Trophy to 2026 Indianapolis 500 Winner Felix Rosenqvist
BorgWarner presented the iconic Borg-Warner Trophy to Felix Rosenqvist after he won the 110th Indianapolis 500 by the closest margin in race history.
- 0.0233 seconds
- 70
- 113th
What Happened
BorgWarner presented the Borg-Warner Trophy to Felix Rosenqvist in Victory Circle following the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500. Rosenqvist, driving for Meyer Shank Racing, crossed the finish line 0.0233 seconds ahead of David Malukas, the closest finish in the race's history. The victory is only the second IndyCar series win for Meyer Shank Racing, both coming at the Indy 500.
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Less than half a car length separated Rosenqvist from second-place finisher David Malukas.
“The number 60 car delivered a truly exceptional performance, and we extend our congratulations to Felix, Jim Meyer, Michael Shank and the entire organization. Winning the Indianapolis 500 requires precision, teamwork and dedication.”
Why this matters
The Borg-Warner Trophy has commemorated every Indy 500 winner since 1911, and BorgWarner’s turbochargers power all IndyCar series vehicles, highlighting the company's deep involvement in motorsports.
Terms in This Story
- Borg-Warner Trophy
- A trophy awarded to the winner of the Indianapolis 500 since 1936, featuring sculpted likenesses of each winner.
- Indy 500
- The Indianapolis 500, a prestigious annual automobile race held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the United States.
- Turbocharger
- A device that forces extra air into an engine to increase power and efficiency.
- Yard of bricks
- The historic finish line at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, originally paved with bricks.
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