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The complete starting grid for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500

25-year-old rookie Robert Shwartzman shocked the IndyCar paddock when he put his No. 83 Prema Racing Chevrolet on pole for the Indianapolis 500 with a four-lap average of 232.790mph. Not only is this Shwartzman's first-ever oval race, it is also the first oval race for Prema, a well-established team in Europe that…

Motorsport · May 19, 2025

Israeli-born, Russia-raised Indy 500 pole winner calls for peace across the world

The debutant beat out a host of open-wheel racing's biggest stars to earn pole at Indianapolis 500

The Independent UK · 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

Marcus Armstrong cleared to race after undergoing concussion protocols

Marcus Armstrong suffered a major crash in Saturday morning practice, just ahead of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. The car spun, slamming the Turn 1 wall with the left-rear and left-side of the No. 66 Meyer Shank Racing Honda in a heavy impact. Thankfully, the car did not go airborne…

Motorsport · May 17, 2025

Colton Herta walks away from huge airborne Indy 500 qualifying crash

Colton Herta was the 14th driver on track for Indianapolis 500 qualifying on Saturday, but he never made it through Turn 1 on his first flying lap. The incident that followed ended up halting qualifying for about 18 minutes.

Motorsport · May 17, 2025

Indianapolis 500 on pace for 1st sellout since 2016 and local television blackout will be lifted

The Indianapolis 500 is expected to be sold out and the local blackout will be lifted so fans in the area unable to attend can watch it live

The Independent UK · 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

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 15, 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