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    Sky Sports cut live TV broadcast and order presenters to evacuate studio during coverage of famous event

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    SKY SPORTS was forced to cut a live TV broadcast before ordering presenters to evacuate during studio coverage of the Indy 500.The dramatic moment occurred on Sunday as pundits discussed the latest edition of the famous US race.Sky Sports cut a live TV broadcast as the studio was evacuatedCredit: X @TomGaymorThe moment occurred during a dramatic Indy 500, with one star crashing into his own teamCredit: ReutersSpain’s Alex Palou extended his lead at the top of the leaderboard as he held on for victory against Sweden’s Marcus Ericsson.There was also a terrifying crash as rookie Robert Shwartzman ploughed into his own team “like a bowling ball” in the pit lane.But back at Sky Sports, where chiefs have just axed The Football Show, there was an equally tense moment in the studio.Presenter Tom Gaymor was among those affected when a fire alarm sounded.READ MORE IN SPORTIt forced him and guests to evacuate the studio during their live broadcast.And Sky Sports was forced to cut the coverage early as a result.But Gaymor assued fans that all was OK on social media.He declared: “I hope you all enjoyed that as much as we did.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“Thank you for all your kind messages and for tuning in. Had to come off air slightly early as we were being evacuated due to a fire alarm.”Fans reacted online, with one saying: “Great broadcast, even if it finished a bit abruptly.” Indy 500 driver ploughs into his pit crew and injures four team membersAnother joked: “Was it for Rossi?”The incident came several months after Sky Sports’ NFL studio was forced to evacuate due to a fire alarm in the middle of a playoff game.The moment occurred in the clash between the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens.Stadium clips had to be played as the studio went unmanned, with host Neil Reynolds revealing: “Fire alarm. Had to leave building for now.“Hope to be back with you soon. Never a dull moment in the playoffs.”After returning to the screen, Reynolds later joked: “We’re not letting no fire alarm beat us.” More

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      ‘Like a bowling ball’ – Horrifying crash as Indy 500 driver ploughs into his pit crew and injures four team members

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      INDY 500 star Robert Shwartzman ploughed into his own pit crew “like a bowling ball” before injuring four team members in a horrifying crash.The shocking incident occurred in Sunday’s Indy Car race on the 87th lap.Robert Shwartzman ploughed into his own team members at the Indy 500Credit: GettyThe horrifying crash occurred during the 87th lapCredit: GettyFour members were hit, with one needing to be stretchered awayCredit: ReutersShwartzman came into pit for a tire change when disaster struck.As the Israeli-Russian ace swerved inwards, he touched his brakes to slow down.But his entire front end immediately locked up, sending his Prema Racing car sliding into crew members.Four of the team were hit by the car, with one taken away on a stretcher after complaining of pain in his right foot.READ MORE IN SPORTWitnessing the carnage, an American commentator declared Shwartzman had crashed into his teammates “like a bowling ball.”It saw the 25-year-old immediately bow out of the race, which was eventually won by Indy 500 standings leader Alex Palou.Fans were quick to react online, with one saying: “Ouch.”Another declared: “Such a rookie mistake.”Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSOne noted: “People think Indy drivers are better than F1 drivers.”Shwartzman had been enjoying a strong outing up to that point.Horror moment car crashes into crowd of spectators leaving at least 14 injured in shocking scenes at drag racing eventShwartzman was forced to pull out of the race after the crashCredit: ReutersJust a week ago he became the first rookie since 1983 to take poleCredit: ReutersThe youngster stunned regular stars to take pole last week — the first rookie to do so since 1983.And Shwartzman currently sits 22nd in the rankings with an impressive 65 points.But he was left to reflect on the disappointment of his latest outing.Shwartzman said: “I honestly felt really strange brakes when I was coming slow in pit lane. I locked up both front tires, which usually isn’t the case.”I wasn’t sure if it was the brakes or because the tires were cold. I tried to be very slow. But as soon as I touched my brakes, my whole front was lost and I went right into the guys.“It was really scary because at the moment I braked I was just a passenger.“It’s just really sad because we did such good work in qualifying. But it’s the Indy 500. Anything can happen. A lot of strong drivers are out of the race or behind. This is the Indy 500. This happens.” More

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      Who won the Indy 500? FULL finishing order, results, crashes and podium for iconic race

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      THE Indy 500 has concluded after what was another thrilling race on an iconic track!SunSport brings you how every driver finished in this chaotic race in Indianapolis.The Indy 500 has concludedCredit: APIndy 500 resultsAlex Palou came over the line first, and scored himself the victory in the Indy 500.Alex PalouMarcus EricssonDavid MalukasPato O’WardFelix RosenqvistKyle KirkwoodSantino FerrucciChristian RasmussenChristian LundgaardConor DalyTakuma SatoCallum IlottHélio CastronevesDevlin DeFrancescoLouis FosterNolan SiegelColton HertaEd CarpenterWill PowerGraham RahalMarcus ArmstrongJack HarveyScott DixonRyan Hunter-Reay (DNF)Josef Newgarden (DNF)Sting Ray Robb (DNF)Kyle Larson (DNF)Kyffin Simpson (DNF)Robert Shwartzman (DNF)Rinus VeeKay (DNF)Alexander Rossi (DNF)Marco Andretti (DNF)Scott McLaughlin (DNF)Indy 500 prize moneyThe winner’s purse has increased steadily in recent years. Newgarden earned $3.666 million in 2023 for his win and that went up to $4.288 million in 2024. His second victory purse included a bonus for being a repeat winner.Organizers do not announce the specifics for the purse until after the race, but we have a good idea of what it could be. If Newgarden wins again, his purse would be slightly bigger than someone else’s due to another rollover bonus.All drivers can expect at least $3.8 million which would be in the result of no increase from last year and no rollover bonus.Helio Castroneves’ win in 2009 set the record for the most prize money at $3.048 million, and the winner’s purse stayed at that total for years. Ericsson’s win in 2022 broke that record at $3.1 million before Newgarden’s winnings. More

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      Indy500 car totally destroyed as driver Scott McLaughlin goes flying through air after horror practice crash

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      RACING driver Scott McLaughlin suffered a miraculous escape after flipping his Indy 500 car in a 250mph crash. The New Zealander’s car went airborne during practice as he pushed the limits at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Scott McLaughlin flipped his car at 250mph as he prepared for the Indy 500Credit: APThe Team Penske star miraculously walked away from the crash unharmedCredit: APMcLaughlin, 31, made it onto the front row of the Indianapolis 500 last year for Team Penske.But his horror smash on Sunday means the team will line up 10th, 11th and 12th for the iconic race.McLaughlin lost control on Turn 2, colliding with the wall at high speed.His No.3 Chevrolet flipped and travelled down the straight, with one of his tyres seen breaking off. READ MORE ON SPORTMcLaughlin was fortunately able to walk away from the wreck and into the medical centre. He will now start P12 on the Indy 500 grid. The relieved Kiwi said after the crash: “I’m OK. “I’m just really, really sorry for everyone at Team Penske.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”[The car] was talking to me and I sort of felt it, and I probably should have backed out.”But you’re trying to complete a run to see what it feels like and was it worth the risk? Probably wasn’t. I’m incredibly sad.”IndyCar driver launched into fence in huge multi-car crash as Ontario race red-flagged to clear debris-filled streetMcLaughlin also admitted the severity of the crash had taken its toll on his wife and family.He added: “They’re nervous about me.”I wanted to get out of the car straight away just so she knew I was OK.”McLaughlin is the third driver to suffer a serious crash at this weekend’s racing in Indianapolis. Kyffin Simpson went airborne during Fast Friday while Colton Herta crashed out in Saturday’s qualifying. More

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      Watch Keanu Reeves make motor racing debut at iconic track as Hollywood A-lister narrowly avoids monster crash

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      KEANU REEVES swapped scripts for slipstreams as he made his motor racing debut over the weekend.The Hollywood A-lister, 60, was behind the wheel at the Toyota GR Cup North America event.Keanu Reeves was in racing action over the weekendCredit: APThe 60-year-old’s car featured a homage to his comic book seriesCredit: APReeves took part in two 45-minute races at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway circuit.The venue has been the host of the world-famous Indy500 event for more than 100 years.Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix was also staged there between 2000 and 2007.Over the weekend, Reeves was behind the wheel of his No. 92 BRZRKR car.READ MORE IN SPORTThe A-lister was advertising his new novel, entitled “The Book of Elsewhere”, written alongside highly-renowned science fiction author China Mieville.Reeves’ car also represented the comic book series co-written alongside Matt Kindt.The Canadian qualified 31st out of 35 racers for the event.He nearly crashed just over halfway through the race, narrowly avoiding a collision as he slid on to the grass at Turn 9.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThankfully unhurt, Reeves went on to recover to finish 25th.Undeterred, the Matrix star took part in again in Sunday’s event.Keanu Reeves feels ‘siren call’ to reunite with Sandra Bullock onscreen and admits they’d knock Speed 3 ‘out of the parKThe races acted as a support for the weekend’s Indy 8 Hour sports car action.In Sunday’s event, Reeves went one better to finish 24th.The superstar actor starred in the 1994 blockbuster “Speed” alongside Sandra Bullock.On Tuesday he is set to reunite with Bullock in Los Angeles for a special 30th anniversary screening of the movie.Reeves starred in the 1994 blockbuster Speed alongside Sandra BullockCredit: Alamy More