Overview

• Colton Herta survived a violent crash during Indianapolis 500 qualifying, flipping his car at 235 mph in Turn 1, but emerged uninjured.
• Andretti Global rebuilt Herta’s backup car in under five hours, enabling him to qualify in 29th position for the May 25 race.
• Herta’s crash complicates his pursuit of the FIA Super License, requiring him to finish fourth or higher in the IndyCar standings to secure eligibility for a potential Formula 1 seat with Cadillac in 2026.
• Marcus Armstrong, who also crashed earlier in practice, failed to qualify in the Top 30 and will compete in Sunday’s Last Chance Qualifying for one of three remaining spots on the 33-car grid.
• Gusty winds at Indianapolis Motor Speedway have been cited as a contributing factor to the Turn 1 crashes that challenged both drivers and teams.