Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson has become the latest driver to succumb to a crash during practice for the Indianapolis 500. Ericsson spun out after veering below the white line in Turn 4, losing control of his No. 28 Honda. This incident mirrored an earlier crash by fellow Swede Linus Lundqvist from Chip Ganassi Racing.

Lundqvist, who was filling in for Ericsson in the No. 8 Honda, experienced a similar fate earlier in the day at Turn 2. Placing his left-front tire below the white line, Lundqvist was tipped into a wall-banging spin. Fortunately, Lundqvist's car sustained minor damage compared to the extensive wreckage caused by Ericsson's crash.

Ericsson's car collided with the SAFER barrier on the left side, before sliding nose-first into the inside wall. The force of impact also propelled Ericsson to hit the attenuator placed in front of the wall, which separates pit lane from the front straight.

Upon coming to a stop on pit lane, Ericsson emerged from his battered car and was promptly escorted to the infield care center. After being examined, he was cleared to continue driving pending the assembling of a new ready car by his Andretti crew on Friday.

Ericsson expressed his disappointment and apologized to his team, acknowledging the tremendous work they put into preparing the car. He explained that brushing the curb slightly may have caused the loss of control, transforming him into a mere passenger on his collision course.

With two crashes within hours in different areas of the 2.5-mile oval, the incidents serve as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of the Indianapolis 500 and the importance of precise driving techniques. As the teams work tirelessly to repair the damaged vehicles, the drivers will continue to strive for optimal performance ahead of the upcoming race.

The Indianapolis 500, one of the most prestigious events in motorsports, is scheduled to take place on [date]. As the teams and drivers fine-tune their strategies and recover from these practice crashes, anticipation and excitement continue to build for the highly anticipated race.