P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Saturday afternoon’s qualifying session was the culmination of two full days of the fastest laps IndyCar drivers will turn for the entire season. The top six drivers each were given four laps of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway all to themselves, one shot to set the best possible times. Each driver that went out on track […]
The top six drivers each had their turn for four laps at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to set their best times. Each driver went faster than the previous one, with a trend that continued until the end when all three Penske drivers secured the top spots. Scott McLaughlin clinched the pole position by outpacing his teammate Will Power with an average speed of 234.220 MPH, setting a new record for four-lap qualifying at the Indy 500. Josef Newgarden joined McLaughlin on the front row, marking the first Penske front row lockout since 1988. The race will feature Chevrolet occupying the first eight starting positions. Following the Fast Six, drivers like Rinus VeeKay, Pato O’Ward, and Felix Rosenqvist will start on the third row. Despite challenges, all 33 drivers now confirmed for the race will prepare with a practice session on Monday before experiencing the tradition-filled week leading up to the Indy 500 next Sunday.
