Alexander Rossi, 24, who is from California, is an American professional racing driver. He currently races in the IndyCar Series for Bryan Herta Autosport with Andretti Autosport He serves as reserve driver for Manor Racing in Formula One.
"I am just so thankfully so this," said Rossi, after the race.
The rookie coasted across the finish line on fumes to give Andretti Herta Autosport a stunning victory in the centennial race. The last rookie to win the showcase race was Helio Castroneves in 2001.
.@AlexanderRossi wins the 100th running of the #Indy500!
— Indy Motor Speedway (@IMS) May 29, 2016
Wild finish to #Indy500. Leaders pull into pits for gas and Ca rookie Alexander Rossi had just enough fuel to coast to win with tank near E
— Larry Beil (@LarryBeilABC7) May 29, 2016
