What to know about the Indy 500 and IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi

What you should know about IndyCar Series and Indy 500 driver Alexander Rossi: 

Has Alexander Rossi won the Indy 500? 

Alexander Rossi won the Indy 500 as a rookie in 2016, the 100th running of the iconic race. He finished 2nd in 2019.

How many races as Alexander Rossi won? 

Rossi has won 7 IndyCar Series races in 5 seasons. He was the series points runner-up in 2018. His best finish this year is 8th at Texas.

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Who does Alexander Rossi drive for? 

Rossi drives the No. 27 car for Andretti Autosport, using a Honda engine.

How old is Alexander Rossi? 

Rossi is 29 years old.

Where is Alexander Rossi from? 

Rossi is from Nevada City, Calif.

Is Alexander Rossi related to Valentino Rossi? 

The IndyCar driver and Italian MotoGP racer are not related. Valentino Rossi is considered one of motorcycle racing's all-time greats. He won at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2008.