The Key Reasons Behind Indy’s Crash-Free Opening Week
Driving an IndyCar around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is dangerous and usually results in spectacular crashes. However, up to this point, there has not been a single serious incident at the track this year, aside from a light brush with the wall by Takuma Sato. Read on
Starting Grid for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500
Just like in 2023, Alex Palou will start the 2026 edition of the Indy 500 from pole position. The reigning IndyCar champion will share the front row with Alexander Rossi and David Malukas, while Felix Rosenqvist, Santino Ferrucci, and Pato O’Ward will line up on the second row. Read on
Alex Palou breaks Rosenqvist dominance to claim Indy 500 pole
After two dominant performances by Felix Rosenqvist during the opening two segments of Indy 500 qualifying, Alex Palou ended the Swede’s streak. Last year’s Indy 500 winner delivered a stunning qualifying run, while Rosenqvist disappointed with ‘only’ a fourth-place result. Read on
Rosenqvist Fastest in Top 12 Qualifying, Palou Rebounds to Second
During Pole Day for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500, Felix Rosenqvist once again looked to be in a class of his own. The Meyer Shank Racing driver also topped the Top 12 Qualifying session by a comfortable margin. With a four-lap average of 232.065 mph, Rosenqvist was exactly 0.4 mph faster than Alex Palou, who recovered from a disappointing first segment to finish second. Read on
| 1. | J. Newgarden | 0:39.788 |
| 2. | T. Sato | 0:39.872 |
| 3. | D. Hauger | 0:40.079 |
| 4. | R. Hunter-Reay | 0:40.104 |
| 5. | M. Ericsson | 0:40.111 |
| Full results | ||

| 1. | A. Palou | 237 |
| 2. | K. Kirkwood | 210 |
| 3. | D. Malukas | 185 |
| 4. | C. Lundgaard | 182 |
| 5. | J. Newgarden | 162 |
| Full standings | ||
Previous IndyCar Series news:

Felix Rosenqvist Dominates First Indy 500 Qualifying Segment

Saturday Indy 500 Qualifying Washed Out; Rescheduled to Sunday

Qualifying order set for Indy 500 Saturday qualifying

Scott McLaughlin fastest in Indy 500 Fast Friday no-tow standings

Pato O’Ward Fastest in Thursday Indy 500 Practice

Conor Daly Fastest in Second Indy 500 Practice at 228 mph

Alex Palou Fastest on Indy 500 Opening Day

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| 1. | Ganassi Racing | 406 |
| 2. | Team Penske | 387 |
| 3. | Arrow McLaren | 346 |
| 4. | Andretti Global | 342 |
| 5. | Meyer Shank Racing | 239 |
| Full standings | ||
| 1. | United States | 247 |
| 2. | Spain | 237 |
| 3. | New Zealand | 188 |
| 4. | Denmark | 187 |
| 5. | Sweden | 155 |
| Full standings | ||
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