Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward: “They weren't accidentally doing it, because they had the blowtorch right there in order to get it [the car] out [on track]. Honestly, I feel for [Jacob] Abel and for everybody that did the Last Chance qualifying. Those cars [Penske entries] weren't in regulations.

Rookie Robert Shwartzman wins pole position for the 2025 Indianapolis 500 for Prema Racing, which is in its first year of IndyCar Series racing. The 25-year-old Israeli drove his No. 83 Chevrolet to 232.790 mph over four laps on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval during Fast Six qualifying.

A rookie will be sitting on the pole for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. Robert Shwartzman claimed the NTT P1 Award on Sunday, coming in with an average speed of 232.790 mph.

Several crashes during Indy 500 qualifying have left some in the paddock concerned. Here's what they told IndyStar.

Twelve drivers have a chance at the pole position on Sunday, and four others are still trying to earn a spot in the race.

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This is the starting lineup for the 2025 Indianapolis 500. The 200-lap race is scheduled for Sunday, May 25, on the 2½-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.  The Indy 500 starting lineup features 11 rows of 3 drivers each,