Romain Grosjean's IndyCar hits bird at 230 mph during Indianapolis 500 test

14 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 29

The incident occurred on the first day of open testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, delaying Grosjean's session but causing no injuries thanks to the car's Aeroscreen protection.
Grosjean, driving for Dale Coyne Racing, described the aftermath as messy, with blood and debris on his suit and car. The test featured all 33 cars preparing for the May 12 practice sessions.
Currently ranked 20th in the standings, Grosjean aims for better results in the upcoming Sonsio Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500, while teammate Dennis Hauger holds 16th place.

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