The Alex Palou show continued at Mid Ohio Sports Car Course, securing the pole for Sunday’s Honda Indy 200 with a top time of 1:05.0215s, marking his third pole of the year and setting up a strong campaign with Chip Ganassi Racing for the seventh win in 10 races.
Palou’s exceptional qualifying results have been a standout feature of his successful 2025 season, showcasing the speed and performance of the CGR cars across different race tracks.
Despite a fierce challenge from Christian Lundgaard, who took second place, and standout performances from Kyffin Simpson and Nolan Siegel in the Fast 6, Palou maintained his dominance in the final round.
The unexpected stars of the session included Simpson in third and Siegel in fourth, while Colton Herta and Louis Foster rounded out the top positions in the qualifiers.
The intense competition also saw Kyle Kirkwood and Pato O’Ward face setbacks, with Kirkwood finishing in seventh and O’Ward failing to advance, highlighting the competitive nature of the IndyCar series.
Overall, Palou’s pole position victory emphasizes the strength of Chip Ganassi Racing and sets the stage for an exciting race at Mid Ohio.
