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Rookie Robert Shwartzman captures Indy 500 pole
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O’Ward also paid tribute to pole-sitter Shwartzman and his team, Prema Racing. Shwartzman became the first rookie to take pole position since Teo Fabi back at the 1983 Indianapolis 500, and the young driver did so during his first race weekend at an oval. This is also Prema’s first year in IndyCar.
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Pato O'Ward won't be staring at the back of Team Penske when the Indianapolis 500 begins May 25. He had strong opinions on a failed tech expectations for Josef Newgarden, Will Power.
New Zealand IndyCars driver Scott McLaughlin has walked away from a spectacular crash during pre-qualifying practice at Indy 500. The Team Penske driver hit the wall at speed 16 minutes into the one-hour session reserved for the 12 drivers who will vie for pole position during qualifying.
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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Several crashes during Indy 500 qualifying have left some in the paddock concerned. Here's what they told IndyStar.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marco Andretti made the field for the Indianapolis 500 in last-chance qualifying Sunday, while Rinus Veekay sweated out a last-minute run by Dale Coyne Racing teammate Jacob Abel to earn the final spot on the 33-car starting grid.
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).
The paddock remains discontent with Roger Penske's roles in the IndyCar series after another scandal bringing conflict of interest concerns into full view.