Next race: 109th Indianapolis 500, May 25
Frequent livery changes are a familiar challenge for regular IndyCar viewers — in any given race, around five drivers show up with a different look than the race before. But the Indy 500 is a whole different story this year: only nine of the 33 entered cars are running a livery that’s been used earlier this season! Read on
May 21, 10:33 am
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Robert Shwartzman, Indianapolis

Winners and Losers from Indy 500 Qualifying Weekend

If qualifying weekend is any indication, this year’s Indy 500 is going to be something special. It was a weekend full of tension, crashes, surprises, drama, and pure joy. With the incredible Robert Shwartzman, the Indy 500 now has its first rookie on pole in over 40 years! Who stood out—positively or negatively—during the weekend? Here’s a rundown of the biggest winners and losers. Read on
May 20, 10:06 am
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Alex Palou, Indianapolis,

Alex Palou leads Monday practice for the Indy 500

Alex Palou bounced back after his disappointing qualifying session by showing his best form once again: the IndyCar Championship leader set the fastest time during Monday's practice session for the Indy 500. In a session entirely focused on race simulations, Palou set the top time early on. Read on
May 19, 03:10 pm
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Robert Shwartzman, Indianapolis,

Robert Shwartzman Pulls Off Stunning Pole Position in Indy 500 Debut

Robert Shwartzman pulled off a remarkable feat by taking pole position for the Indy 500 — in his very first Indy 500, his first-ever oval race, and the first oval race for Prema Racing. In a thrilling session, the 25-year-old rookie was nearly 0.3 mph faster than the surprising Takuma Sato, who claimed second. Read on
May 18, 07:07 pm
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Jacob Abel, Indianapolis

Jacob Abel Fails to Qualify for the Indy 500; VeeKay Just Makes the Cut

Jacob Abel will not be making his debut in the Indianapolis 500. During the ‘Last Chance’ qualifying session — where four drivers battled for the final three spots on the grid — Abel ended up as the slowest of the group. Marco Andretti set the fastest run of the session, followed by Marcus Armstrong. Read on
May 18, 06:38 pm
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Free practice 8
Alex Palou, Indianapolis
1. A. Palou 0:39.689
2. H. Castroneves 0:39.745
3. T. Sato 0:39.808
4. J. Harvey 0:39.815
5. R. Hunter-Reay 0:39.828
Full results
Drivers
Alex Palou, Indianapolis
1. A. Palou 248
2. K. Kirkwood 151
3. C. Lundgaard 150
4. P. O’Ward 148
5. S. McLaughlin 137
Full standings
Rookies
Louis Foster, Indianapolis
1. L. Foster 49
2. R. Shwartzman 47
3. J. Abel 28
Full standings
Engines
1. Honda 448
2. Chevrolet 359
Full standings
Teams
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1. Ganassi Racing 382
2. Team Penske 308
3. Arrow McLaren 301
4. Andretti Global 268
5. Meyer Shank Racing 216
Full standings
Nations Cup
1. Spain 248
2. United States 179
3. New Zealand 163
4. Denmark 150
5. Mexico 148
Full standings

OpenWheelWorld: The go-to destination for IndyCar insights, information and results


Josef Newgarden passing the fountain in Long BeachOpenWheelWorld.net was founded in 2005 as ChampCar.nl, becoming the first specialized news site dedicated to American motorsport in the Netherlands. With the 2008 ‘reunification’ of the Champ Car World Series and the Indy Racing League, the site continued under the name OpenWheelWorld.net.

Until early 2022, the website provided daily updates on the latest IndyCar news. However, due to a lack of volunteers, the news function had to be discontinued. Starting in 2022, OpenWheelWorld.net shifted its focus to providing analyses, background stories, results, and reports for each practice or race day, rather than daily news. Nevertheless, the results of all practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and races will continue to be updated, and the standings will remain up to date.

Of course, this is also the place for extensive information about the IndyCar Series, the schedule, the teams, the drivers, and race results since 1979, While we have a specific section with unique insights into the Indy 500! This ensures that OpenWheelWorld.net is the go-to destination for every IndyCar fan.