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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alexander Rossi Falls Just Short in Alex Duel for Pole

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Indianapolis, including Alexander Rossi of ECR (photo) earning a career-best Indy 500 starting spot of second.
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Inside Line: Indianapolis 500 Pole Winner?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Alexander Rossi of ECR (photo) will add his first Indianapolis 500 pole Sunday to his victory in 2016 in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No Clear Favorite as Wide-Open Qualifying Looms at Indy

Spots 16-33 will be locked into the field Saturday, with the top 15 advancing to the final rounds of PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying on Sunday at IMS.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Felix Rosenqvist Pushes Speeds Past 233 MPH To Lead ‘Fast Friday’

The Swedish driver (photo) also produced the fastest four-lap simulated qualifying run as PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying starts Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Contenders Savor Playing in Traffic at IMS

News, notes and quotes Thursday from the paddock at Indianapolis, including how top drivers choose their dance partners to run in traffic.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Pato O’Ward Eager for ‘Fast Friday’ Boost After Leading Indy Practice

The Mexican (photo) turned the third-fastest speed of the month Thursday, 227.308 mph.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Rinus VeeKay Learned Lessons from 2025 Struggles

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Wednesday at Indianapolis, including how nearly failing to qualify for the race last year helped the Dutch driver (photo) this May.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Scott McLaughlin Eager to Erase 2025 Error

News, notes and quotes Tuesday from Gasoline Alley in Indianapolis, including the Team Penske driver (photo) ready to atone for a big mistake in last year's race.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Another Famous Racing Name Starting ‘500’ Legacy

The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge debut of Mick Schumacher (photo), son of five-time United States Grand Prix at IMS Formula One winner Michael Schumacher, is one of many interesting storylines unfolding this week.
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Nine Past Winners, Five Series Champs Starting ‘500’ Preparation

Practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge starts at noon ET Tuesday, May 12 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.
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Special (De)Livery: Sonsio Grand Prix

Scott McLaughlin (photo) once again will feature the colors of the event title sponsor in the Sonsio Grand Prix on Friday and Saturday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
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MAY 07, 2026
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Sonsio Grand Prix

Six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon (photo) could extend Chip Ganassi Racing's winning streak on the IMS road course to five consecutive races Saturday.