Alex Palou breaks 38-year IndyCar streak with 5 straight poles

Palou's Historic Pole Position

“Alex Palou secured his sixth pole of the 2026 season, becoming the first IndyCar driver since 1988 to achieve five consecutive poles in a single campaign, according to Motorsport.com. The reigning champion, driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, clocked a 1m43.6615s lap at Road America, outpacing Team Penske’s David Malukas by 0.2927s. This feat marks a … Read more

Palou Takes Lead at Indy 500

A Tactical Duel at the Front of the Field

Alex Palou leads the 110th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the race approaches the halfway point this May 24, 2026. While rain threatens the event, drivers continue to battle for position on the track, with Scott Dixon and Conor Daly remaining prominent in the field following a series of early pit stops. A … Read more

2026 Indy 500 Grid Set With Alex Palou on Pole After Technical Disqualifications

Grid Adjustments and Qualifying Disqualifications

The 110th Indianapolis 500 begins Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with reigning champion Alex Palou starting on the pole. Following technical disqualifications for Caio Collet and Jack Harvey during qualifying, the 33-car field faces potential weather delays as meteorologists track scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Grid Adjustments and Qualifying Disqualifications The starting order for … Read more