Indy 500 Payout Breakdown: Prize Money & What the Winner Gets What does the winner of the most famous IndyCar race in history receive? Sports Illustrated · May 20, 2025
Penske’s modifications aren’t entirely the problem, the fact that no one caught them is Pole qualifying for the Indy 500 took a dramatic turn as the Team Penske cars of Josef Newgarden and Will Power were pulled out of line due to unapproved parts at the rear of the car. The resulting action for the infraction sent both cars to the back of the… Motorsport · May 20, 2025
Rinus Veekay: "Penske cars should have gone to the last-chance qualifier for Indy 500” Rinus VeeKay barely made it to the 109th Indianapolis 500 after a nerve-racking last-chance qualifier. The Dutchman beat his rookie Dale Coyne Racing teammate, Jacob Abel, to claim the final spot on the grid for Sunday's May 25 race. Motorsport · 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
Alex Palou leads tense Indy 500 drafting practice, Rasmussen crashes The two-hour session is the last on-track practice until Carb Day on Friday, and all 33 teams took full advantage of it. Alex Palou led the way in the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda with a 226.765mph lap, followed by Helio Castroneves in the No. 06 Meyer Shank Racing Honda… 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
Penske cars penalized, sent to back of grid for Indy 500 Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar officials saw something they didn't like on the rear attenuator of Josef Newgarden's No. 2 Penske Chevrolet. Allegedly, the team filled in and smoothed out a part there that should not have been modified. 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
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
Marco Andretti kicked to LCQ, Alex Palou fastest in Indy 500 Saturday qualifying Continuing the theme of the 2025 season, Alex Palou was the fastest man on Saturday, hitting 233.043mph for an average over the course of four laps. He will be the last driver on track tomorrow when the top 12 qualifiers try to make their way into the Fast 6. Motorsport · May 17, 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
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
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 11, 2025 Here are IndyCar’s Winners and Losers heading to the 2025 Indy 500 The Month of May arrived this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway - at least on the road course.
Motorsport · May 9, 2025 Alex Palou earns another P1 start, while Andretti drivers face struggles for Indy No surprise here: Alex Palou is back at the front of the NTT IndyCar Series field. This week, at Indy.
Motorsport · May 5, 2025 From three-peats to 'last pick' success: IndyCar's winners and losers at Barber The IndyCar series both arrived and left Barber Motorsports Park with a lot of the same storylines we've been following through the 2025 season: Alex Palou wins, the racing is somewhat lackluster, and fan favorite Colton Herta seems to have the worst luck (more on this below). But there's a glimmer…
Motorsport · May 3, 2025 Another round of Alex Palou perfection as he snags IndyCar pole at Barber Alex Palou earns pole position at Barber Motorsports Park, while Penske's Josef Newgarden, Will Power, and Scott McLaughlin show improvement.
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025 Don't think race car drivers are elite athletes? Give their workouts a try Picking the most fit athlete is a topic that tends to be a conversation starter
Motorsport · Apr 24, 2025 Scott Dixon leads Day 1 of Indy 500 open test at 225mph A late flyer vaulted Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon to the top of the speed charts, leading the way at 225.182mph. The 2008 Indy 500 winner bested the two-time and defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden, who ran as fast a 225.125mph around the iconic 2.5-mile circuit in his No. 2…
Motorsport · Apr 14, 2025 Pit stop strategy separates the winners and losers in IndyCar Long Beach GP Kyle Kirkwood wins Long Beach IndyCar race, Alex Palou finishes second, and Josef Newgarden's loose belt issue ruins his day.
Motorsport · Apr 12, 2025 Kyle Kirkwood snags second IndyCar Long Beach pole to claim an Andretti 1-2 Kyle Kirkwood takes pole position in Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Andretti Global scores front-row lockout with Colton Herta.
Motorsport · Apr 9, 2025 Trump meets with Penske's NASCAR, IndyCar and IMSA stars at the White House Team Penske rolled into Washington D.C. on Wednesday with Roger Penske bringing several of his drivers and race cars from three different divisions to the White House lawn. NASCAR, IndyCar and IMSA were all featured as Penske was celebrated for his recent triumphs.
Motorsport · Apr 2, 2025 The difficult transition from Indy NXT to IndyCar is on full display Louis Foster is hoping to be the latest British racing driver to shine in IndyCar and there is good reason to hype him up. Foster dominated the 2024 Indy NXT season, winning eight of 14 races on his way to collecting the championship by a clear margin. Meanwhile, the Indy…