Rookie Robert Shwartzman captures Indy 500 pole
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Two Penske favorites and former champions will start at the back Sunday in the Indy 500 after a violation. Here's what you need to know.
Robert Shwartzman is the first rookie in more than four decades to qualify for the Indy 500 pole position. A two-time race winner and a two-time runner-up will start beside Shwartzman on the front ...
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Josef Newgarden didn't get a chance to make a run for the Indianapolis 500 pole position, so he went for a run. The two-time defending race winner was spotted jogging Sunday afternoon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway not long after his car and that of teammate Will Power failed tech inspection.
IndyCar championship leader Alex Palou must settle for P6 on the Indy 500 starting grid. Takuma Sato thought he'd pinched pole position until Shwartzman edged his speed. Shwartzman will be the first rookie to start on pole at the Indy 500 in 43 years.
Twelve drivers have a chance at the pole position today, and four others are still trying to earn a spot in the race.
Qualifying for the 2025 Indianapolis 500 got underway on Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Alex Palou posted the fastest time in qualifying with a speed of 233.043 mph, narrowly edging out Scott McLaughlin (233.013 mph) and Josef Newgarden (233.004 mph).
Last year’s qualifying weekend for the Indianapolis 500 was the first of a two-part coronation for Team Chevy as its drivers captured the top eight spots in time trials and went on to score a 1-2 finish in the race.