Andretti Global once again proved their dominance by securing the pole position at the NTT IndyCar Series street course race in Detroit, with Colton Herta setting a blistering lap time of 1:00.477s, marking his 15th career pole and first since Toronto in 2024. Despite a challenging Friday practice, Herta and the team made significant improvements to clinch the pole position, surprising even themselves.
Herta’s decision to save a set of fresh soft tires early in the qualifying session paid off, enabling him to secure pole position alongside David Malukas, who matched his best qualifying result to start in second place.
Following a strong performance from Andretti Global, other notable drivers like Christian Lundgaard and Graham Rahal also secured top positions in the Fast 6, despite facing challenges during the qualifying session. Lundgaard, in particular, had to overcome a drive-through penalty to advance.
As the stage is set for an exciting race, drivers like Rinus VeeKay, Scott McLaughlin, and Will Power showcased competitive pace, promising an intense battle on the streets of Detroit. The final grid will be slightly altered due to penalties for some drivers, adding further intrigue to the upcoming race day.
