P1racenews AI automatic summary:
David Malukas will start fourth after his Fast Six was disrupted by Alex Palou bringing out the yellow flag.
David Malukas referred to his AJ Foyt IndyCar as a “rocket ship” following his impressive fifth place qualification for the upcoming Portland race. He was fortunate not to be eliminated in Group One due to a red flag caused by Robert Shwartzman’s incident at Turn 12. Despite facing challenges with cold tires and various strategies, Malukas managed to make it into the Fast Six. Unfortunately, his push lap was impeded by a yellow flag caused by Alex Palou, preventing him from improving his position. Nonetheless, Malukas maintained a positive outlook, crediting his team for their hard work in providing him with a competitive car. His performance has sparked rumors of potentially replacing Will Power at Team Penske in 2026.
