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Honda threw the first punch in qualifying for the 108th Indianapolis 500 but it wasn’t good enough to drop Chevrolet, which went on to post the three fastest speeds on Saturday and nine of the best…
Honda showed strong performance in the qualifying for the 108th Indianapolis 500 but Chevrolet ultimately dominated the top positions on Saturday. Team Penske claimed the top three spots for Chevrolet with Will Power, Scott McLaughlin, and Josef Newgarden delivering impressive speeds. Arrow McLaren’s Alexander Rossi and Kyle Larson also performed well, taking fourth and sixth place respectively. Despite Chevy’s strong showing, Honda’s Takuma Sato managed to secure ninth place. The qualifying session had its share of dramas, including a crash by Rinus VeeKay, but ultimately concluded with a solid performance by the teams.