Overview

• Colton Herta's car flipped and slid upside down in a Turn 1 crash during qualifying but he was cleared medically and secured 29th place with a replacement car.
• Marcus Armstrong crashed during a training session, passed concussion protocol, and is still competing for a spot in the race lineup.
• Both crashes were attributed to sudden wind gusts in Turn 1, a known challenge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway despite modern safety advancements.
• Defending champion Josef Newgarden qualified third as he aims to become the first driver to win three consecutive Indianapolis 500s.
• Alex Palou set the fastest qualifying time, continuing his dominant season after winning four of the first five races.