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Palou Clinches Indy 500 Pole, First Champion Since 2010

5/18/2026

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Alex Palou (Chip Ganassi Racing) won pole for the 110th Indianapolis 500 with a four-lap average of 232.248 mph, earning $100,000 and 12 points.
Palou became the first defending champion to capture pole since Helio Castroneves in 2010.
Alexander Rossi (ECR) qualified second with a 231.990 mph average, his best Indy 500 starting position.
David Malukas (Team Penske) was third at 231.877 mph and Felix Rosenqvist (Meyer Shank Racing) fourth with 231.375 mph.

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Alex Palou (Chip Ganassi Racing) won pole for the 110th Indianapolis 500 with a four-lap average of 232.248 mph, earning $100,000 and 12 points.
Palou became the first defending champion to capture pole since Helio Castroneves in 2010.
Alexander Rossi (ECR) qualified second with a 231.990 mph average, his best Indy 500 starting position.
David Malukas (Team Penske) was third at 231.877 mph and Felix Rosenqvist (Meyer Shank Racing) fourth with 231.375 mph.