Key Highlights
- open-wheel debut was eagerly anticipated by fans. The crash occurred in Turn 4 of the very first lap during a major braking zone.
- Schumacher had started in 21st place and was unable to avoid an accident between Sting Ray Robb (Juncos-Hollinger Chevrolet) and Santino Ferrucci (Foyt Chevrolet). AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to initial replays, Robb braked too late, preventing Ferrucci from turning in.
- Those two cars slammed the barrier nose-first, and Schumacher had no chance to avoid.
- He actually climbed atop Ferrucci's rear wing.
- Both he and Ferrucci were unable to continue, while Robb was issued a 30-second stop-and-go for avoidable contact. In an initial interview with FOX, which had to be cut short due to audio problems, Ferrucci was harsh in his criticism of Robb: "It's a 100-lap race with three stops.
