Next race: 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500, May 24, 12:45 pm ET
The front row of the 110th Indianapolis 500: David Malukas, Alexander Rossi and polesitter Alex Palou

The Winners and Losers of Indy 500 Qualifying Weekend
Even though the Indy 500 qualifying weekend was reduced to just a single day because of rain, it still turned into a day full of drama and excitement. Since drivers only had one chance, they had to give everything they had to secure a spot in the Top 12 Qualifying. That produced several positive surprises, but also major disappointments. Which drivers stood out the most? We take a look at all the winners and losers from qualifying weekend. Read on
May 19, 04:26 pm
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Josef Newgarden, Indianapolis

Newgarden Fastest in Monday Indy 500 Practice, Heavy Crash for Rossi

Josef Newgarden posted the fastest speed during Monday practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500. The two-time Indy 500 winner was the only driver to break the 226 mph barrier with a lap at 226.198 mph. However, only 34 minutes of the scheduled two-hour session were run under green-flag conditions, Read on
May 18, 02:35 pm
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Colton Herta, Indianapolis

The Key Reasons Behind Indy’s Crash-Free Opening Week

Driving an IndyCar around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is dangerous and usually results in spectacular crashes. However, up to this point, there has not been a single serious incident at the track this year, aside from a light brush with the wall by Takuma Sato. Read on
May 18, 09:15 am
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, Indianapolis,

Starting Grid for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500

Just like in 2023, Alex Palou will start the 2026 edition of the Indy 500 from pole position. The reigning IndyCar champion will share the front row with Alexander Rossi and David Malukas, while Felix Rosenqvist, Santino Ferrucci, and Pato O’Ward will line up on the second row. Read on
May 17, 07:08 pm
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Alex Palou, Indianapolis,

Alex Palou breaks Rosenqvist dominance to claim Indy 500 pole

After two dominant performances by Felix Rosenqvist during the opening two segments of Indy 500 qualifying, Alex Palou ended the Swede’s streak. Last year’s Indy 500 winner delivered a stunning qualifying run, while Rosenqvist disappointed with ‘only’ a fourth-place result. Read on
May 17, 06:49 pm
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Free practice 7
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1. J. Newgarden 0:39.788
2. T. Sato 0:39.872
3. D. Hauger 0:40.079
4. R. Hunter-Reay 0:40.104
5. M. Ericsson 0:40.111
Full results
Drivers
1. A. Palou 237
2. K. Kirkwood 210
3. D. Malukas 185
4. C. Lundgaard 182
5. J. Newgarden 162
Full standings
Rookies
1. D. Hauger 99
2. C. Collet 69
3. M. Schumacher 54
Full standings
Engines
1. Honda 506
2. Chevrolet 450
Full standings
Teams
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1. Ganassi Racing 406
2. Team Penske 387
3. Arrow McLaren 346
4. Andretti Global 342
5. Meyer Shank Racing 239
Full standings
Nations Cup
1. United States 247
2. Spain 237
3. New Zealand 188
4. Denmark 187
5. Sweden 155
Full standings

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Josef Newgarden passing the fountain in Long BeachOpenWheelWorld was originally launched in 2005 as ChampCar.nl, later becoming ChampCarWorld.net, serving as a dedicated source for the Champ Car World Series. Following the reunification of Champ Car and the Indy Racing League, the website evolved into OpenWheelWorld.net.

Today, OpenWheelWorld is an independent destination for IndyCar fans worldwide. The site is built not only for American audiences, but also for international fans, with content tailored to different time zones and measurement standards.

OpenWheelWorld covers everything IndyCar: daily coverage of on-track events, in-depth race analysis, detailed results and standings, an extensive historical database covering every race since 1905, driver and team information, “IndyCar 101” guides and a dedicated Indy 500 hub.

From casual followers to dedicated fans, OpenWheelWorld is built for anyone who wants to follow IndyCar at a deeper level.