Overview

• A dense marine layer soaked the circuit and grounded the medical helicopter, triggering IndyCar’s mandatory safety protocols.
• The second practice session was cancelled, wiping out vital setup time ahead of qualifying.
• Drivers tackled a slippery track in qualifying, where Palou clocked a 1:08.3413 lap to earn pole position.
• Pato O’Ward and Colton Herta rounded out the front row in second and third spots.
• Felix Rosenqvist was penalized for a gravel excursion and will start 12th, and the series has yet to decide whether to reschedule Practice Two.