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Here are the results from the 2025 IndyCar Grand Prix of Portland qualifying results
Christian Lundgaard secured pole position for the 2025 IndyCar Grand Prix of Portland qualifying driving for Arrow McLaren, but due to a grid penalty, his teammate Pato O’Ward will start in the top spot in the race.
Lundgaard earned the pole but faced a six-place penalty for an unapproved engine change, ultimately promoting O’Ward to the lead position.
Despite the bittersweet situation, Lundgaard acknowledged it as the best-case scenario given the penalty and expressed pride in the team’s performance.
O’Ward, aiming to fend off Alex Palou for the championship, will start ahead of him due to a rare mistake by Palou that saw him hit the wall and lose his fastest lap time.
Felix Rosenqvist will start second, with Will Power in third, and David Malukas securing the fourth spot, setting the stage for an exciting race in Portland.
