Defending champion Alex Palou on pole for Indy 500
Palou became the first reigning Indianapolis 500 winner to earn the next year’s pole since Helio Castroneves in 2010.
- On Sunday, Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou secured the pole position for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500, posting a four-lap average speed of 232.248 mph at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- Rain washed out Saturday's schedule, forcing the entire qualifying process into Sunday, where Palou initially struggled with car balance before finding necessary pace in the final round.
- Alexander Rossi of Ed Carpenter Racing and David Malukas of Team Penske join Palou on the front row, making Palou the first reigning Indianapolis 500 winner to capture pole since Helio Castroneves in 2010.
- Palou credited his wife, Esther, for drawing the 31st starting position, which allowed the team to adjust for warmer track conditions. "You don't know if you're going to make it or not," Palou said of the emotional significance.
- The 500-mile race takes place on May 24, with Palou aiming to defend his title and grow IndyCar interest in Spain, where he became the first driver to win the sport's biggest race.
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How Alex Palou captured pole for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Alex Palou puts Sunday’s pole-winning drive for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 over his 2023 qualifying triumph. The reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion, who also comes in as the defending race winner, barely made it into the Fast 12. Then improved significantly to make the Fast Six, where he delivered a haymaker to rivals with a 232.248mph four-lap ...Keep reading
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