Rookie Robert Shwartzman wins pole position for the 2025 Indianapolis 500 for Prema Racing, which is in its first year of IndyCar Series racing. The 25-year-old Israeli drove his No. 83 Chevrolet to 232.790 mph over four laps on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval during Fast Six qualifying.

In his first ever race on an oval, rookie IndyCar driver Robert Shwartzman will start on pole position in the 2025 Indianapolis 500. Shwartzman stunned the field in Sunday's qualifying session,

The paddock remains discontent with Roger Penske's roles in the IndyCar series after another scandal bringing conflict of interest concerns into full view.

McLaren Racing chief Zak Brown said the scandal that has embroiled Team Penske ahead of the Indy 500 “raises questions over the integrity” of its decision-makers. Penske was found to have illegally modified the rear accentuator on the cars of Josef Newgarden and Will Power during qualifying on Sunday, sending shockwaves down the paddock.

Shwartzman's miserable start to Indianapolis 500 week ended with an impressive qualifying performance for Prema, earning him a place in Sunday's Fast 12 session and a chance at pole position

Andretti Global driver Marco Andretti participated in the qualifying session on May 17 for the Indianapolis 500. He expressed the speed issues he faced during the qualifying session.

Several drivers who expected to be vying for the Indy 500 pole either narrowly clinched a spot Saturday or still have work left to do

INDIANAPOLIS — As the latest round of Team Penske cheating allegations swirled through Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the president of the IndyCar team stood outside the garage to address the illegal modifications discovered on two of its cars.

With the preparations and schedule for the Indy 500 already underway, the fabled race is not far away before the grandstands line up to crown the pole position to one of the 34 drivers this week.

Team Penske missed qualifying slots for the Indy 500 due to inspection issues, leading to starting positions in the fourth row.

Palou qualified for the Indianapolis 500 at 233.043 mph in a Honda-powered entry Saturday to top the Team Penske drivers of Scott McLaughlin and Josef Newgarden.

The first day of qualifying set positions 13 through 30 on the grid for the Indy 500. The top 12 and the last chance qualifiers will be determined on Sunday, May 18th.