Motor racing-Fourth Indy 500 win clinched, Castroneves eyes number five


May 30, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; IndyCar Series driver Helio Castroneves celebrates with his crew after winning the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Brazilian Helio Castroneves claimed an elusive record-tying fourth Indianapolis 500 victory on Sunday, immediately setting his sights on a historic fifth.

In more than a century of racing at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), only three drivers - A.J. Foyt, Al Unser Sr. and Rick Mears - had previously won the 500 four times. With this victory, Castroneves becomes the first non-American to join the group.

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