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Indianapolis 500 race preparation ratchets up a notch today, May 18, with a 2-hour practice session: Leaderboard, speed chart.
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.
3 engine changes during Indianapolis 500 practice have sent Chevrolet and teams in search of answers
Alexander Rossi’s crew spent Wednesday night changing the engine in his No. 20 car. At least Ed Carpenter Racing had some practice.
Defending Indianapolis 500 champion Alex Palou will start the 2026 race from pole position. 2016 race winner Alexander Rossi and David Malukas complete the front row. Here is every qualifying attempt from Indianapolis Motor Speedway.