Rookie Robert Shwartzman captures Indy 500 pole
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A look at every driver in the 2025 field of the Indianapolis 500, including new grid spots after the Team Penske cheating scandal.
A most unlikely driver will lead the 33-car starting lineup to the start line in the May 25 race. Here is the full starting grid.
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.
Four rookie drivers attempted to make the Indianapolis 500. Meet Nolan Siegel, Jacob Abel, Louis Foster and Robert Shwartzman.
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).