The Greatest Indy 500 Moments On each Memorial Day weekend since 1974, engines roar at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for one of the most iconic events in American sports—the Indianapolis 500. Sports Illustrated · May 20, 2025
IndyCar president says qualifying scandal is "devastating" to Roger Penske On Monday morning, news rocked the IndyCar paddock as the No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet of Josef Newgarden and the No. 12 Chevrolet of Will Power were sent to the rear of the field for the 109th running of the Indy 500. Both teams have been fined $100,000 each and… Motorsport · May 19, 2025
Newgarden and Power to start Indy 500 last as Penske penalised Josef Newgarden and Will Power will start the Indianapolis 500 from the last row of the grid after Team Penske was penalised heavily for an illegal car modification that was discovered during qualifying. Autosport · May 19, 2025
2-time Indy 500 winner Newgarden, Team Penske teammate Power penalized for illegal part modification Two-time defending Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden and Team Penske teammate Will Power will have to start from the final two spots on the grid Sunday after their teams were penalized for violating the rules during qualifying weekend The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Exclusive: Indy polesitter Robert Shwartzman on how ovals looked "scary" to him If you were shocked by Indianapolis 500 rookie Robert Shwartzman’s pole run with fellow debutants Prema Racing, you shouldn’t feel too bad about it. Even the driver himself struggled to grasp what he’d done in the hours after he led the way in the Fast 6 to earn the right to… Motorsport · May 19, 2025
Rookie Shwartzman stuns with shock Indy 500 pole for Prema Robert Shwartzman has stunned by taking pole position for this year’s Indianapolis 500, going from the bottom of the timesheets at the start of the week to the very top in the pole shootout. Autosport · May 19, 2025
Rookie Robert Shwartzman earns shock Indy 500 pole with Prema Racing At the start of the week at Indianapolis, Prema Racing was at the very bottom of the time sheets as they struggled to get the cars ready. But that seems like a different universe now as the rookie driver and rookie IndyCar team have done the unthinkable, earning pole position… Motorsport · May 18, 2025
Jacob Abel fails to qualify for Indy 500 in teammate battle over last spot Four drivers faced off in a tense battle for the final three spots on the grid for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. They were Andretti Global's Marco Andretti, Meyer Shank Racing's Marcus Armstrong, as well as the Dale Coyne Racing duo of Rinus Veekay and Jacob Abel. Motorsport · May 18, 2025
Penske won't have a shot at the Indy 500 pole after inspection issue Team Penske had three shots at the Indianapolis 500 pole going into Sunday, but now they will have none. Scott McLaughlin crashed in morning practice, destroying his primary car in the process. But the issue for his two teammates is far more surprising. Motorsport · May 18, 2025
Robert Shwartzman before Indy 500 qualifying: “Whatever happens, happens” Six laps -- that was all Robert Shwartzman had on Day 1 of practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after his team, Prema Racing, struggled to prepare the cars for him and his teammate Callum Ilott. Motorsport · May 18, 2025
Kyle Larson crashes during mock qualifying run in Indy 500 practice Friday's practice session featured several close calls and heart-stopping moments as drivers struggled to find the right balance to the cars in the face of high winds and added weight in the rear due to the hybrid power units. Motorsport · May 16, 2025
Violent crash sends Kyffin Simpson airborne in scary Indy 500 practice shunt Only 50 minutes into Friday's Indy 500 practice, disaster struck for Kyffin Simpson and the No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Several drivers had already breached 230mph in lap averages with the boost turned up, including Scott McLaughlin, who nearly reached 234mph over the course of a lap. Motorsport · May 16, 2025
50-year-old Tony Kanaan passes Indy 500 veteran test: “It was awesome” For the second year in a row, Kyle Larson is giving it his all to try to achieve “The Double,” racing in the Indy 500 and the Coke 600 on May 25. However, if Mother Nature interferes, Tony Kanaan is prepared to fill in as a substitute for the 2021… Motorsport · May 16, 2025
Josef Newgarden leads frantic Indy 500 practice; Rasmussen spins From the very start, Day 3 of Indy 500 practice felt more urgent than the sessions that preceded it. Tempers were short, the action was constant, and drivers pushed closer to that invisible edge until one finally crossed it. Motorsport · May 15, 2025
Motorsport · May 15, 2025 How hybrid engines will impact the Indy 500, according to a two-time winner In addition to the usual challenge of actually winning the Indy 500, for 2025 drivers and teams must now contend with a new and potentially decisive factor for this year’s edition of the Greatest Spectacle In Racing: the hybrid unit has its formal premiere at the 2.5 mile oval of…
Motorsport · May 15, 2025 How Nolan Siegel is planning his 2025 Indy 500 redemption arc with Arrow McLaren Despite not having taken part in the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing," not many drivers can claim to have made their mark on the Indianapolis 500 — but Nolan Siegel did.
Motorsport · May 14, 2025 Alex Palou leads the way in Day 2 of Indy 500 practice Rain was once again a topic of discussion Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, limiting track time for the 34 drivers and teams. Tony Kanaan's veteran refresher test was also postponed to Thursday.
Motorsport · May 14, 2025 The new rule that could force Kyle Larson to choose NASCAR over Indy Kyle Larson is aiming to join a select group of drivers in completing the Indy 500/Coke 600 'Double,' running both races on the same day this year. Only four drivers have ever done it and the last to successfully accomplish it was Kurt Busch back in 2014.
Motorsport · May 14, 2025 Jimmie Johnson to drive two-seater at Indy 500 with NFL legend Tom Brady Jimmie Johnson will drive the IndyCar two-seater at the Indianapolis 500 later this month, and his passenger will be none other than NFL great, Tom Brady. Along with his seven NASCAR Cup titles, Johnson is also a former IndyCar driver and the 2022 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year.
Motorsport · May 13, 2025 Will Power leads rain-affected Indy 500 practice at 227mph After a lengthy rain delay, the Indy 500 field finally got on track just after 2:30pm EST. The circuit was made available to all teams, with drivers able to fit about three hours of practice into their day until a nearby lightning strike ended things about 30 minutes early. The…
Motorsport · May 13, 2025 Kyle Busch reveals he lost Indy 500 McLaren drive to Kyle Larson He's already a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion with over 200 wins across the three national divisions of the sport, but there are two things Kyle Busch has yet to accomplish that remain at the very top of his bucket list. The first is winning the Daytona 500, which he…
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 From opera houses to the Indy 500: Arturo Chacón-Cruz's next big stage Acclaimed opera tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz will perform “God Bless America” during pre-race ceremonies for the Indianapolis 500
Motorsport · May 13, 2025 Complete Indy 500 schedule: How to watch, start times, entry list The Month of May means one thing for race fans -- The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. 34 drivers will be competing for 33 spots on the 2025 Indianapolis 500 grid with a lot of practice leading up to qualifying and race day. There are eight former Indy 500 winners and…
Autosport · May 6, 2025 From V10 F1 Williams to Ford Zephyr: Five intriguing cars at the Donington Historic Festival Some star names enjoyed victories at last weekend’s Donington Historic Festival, including the likes of three-time Indy 500 conqueror Dario Franchitti and 2003 Le Mans 24 Hours winner Guy Smith.
Motor1 · May 5, 2025 Lotus Emira With Yellow Exhaust Tips Pays Tribute to an F1 GOAT In his day, Jim Clark was regarded as Formula 1's greatest driver. Seemingly everyone who raced with him said the Scotsman was the best, and had he lived beyond the age of 32, he'd certainly have added to his two F1 titles and Indy 500 win. Clark only drove for…