Alex Palou wins pole for 2026 Indianapolis 500
Alex Palou has secured the pole position for the 2026 Indianapolis 500, repeating his success from the previous year. He achieved this by posting the fastest lap during the qualifying rounds, with an average speed of 232.248 MPH. Palou, the defending champion, is currently leading the series and is a strong contender for his fourth consecutive title.
- ▪Alex Palou won the pole for the 2026 Indianapolis 500 after qualifying rounds were affected by rain.
- ▪He will start the race ahead of Alexander Rossi and David Malukas on the front row.
- ▪Palou is the three-time defending series champion and leads the standings by 27 points.
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- ▪ Defending champ Palou takes pole for Indy 500 — ESPN — F1
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 22:40:58 +0000 |
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