Alex Palou grabs Indianapolis 500 pole

sportsMay 17, 202617119

Alex Palou grabbed the pole for the 2026 Indianapolis 500 by topping the Firestone Fast Six with a four-lap average of 232.248 mph. He pilots the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda and had only qualified 11th in the earlier 33-car all-in session, making the pole a surprise. Palou edged Alexander Rossi's earlier 231.990 mph run by 0.258 mph to claim the top starting spot. Starting from pole gives Palou front-row track position for next Sunday's race and makes him a favorite to control the opening laps at Indianapolis.

CJ Fogler

@cjzero.bsky.social

Alex Palou tops Alexander Rossi to take the Indy 500 pole (via Fox)

2422d ago

Chap Gebassi

@blackstockalypse.bsky.social

Hearing word from the pit lane that Alex Palou just texted Zak Brown a photo of his balls.

1522d ago

Jade Gurss

@jadegurss.bsky.social

Dear @IndyCar on Fox, WTH is up with bringing back Chris Myers and Danica Patrick for Indy 500 coverage. When I see or hear either, it’s an immediate MUTE. (And Myers tried to call Palou a “Daytona” winner.) #Indy500

1222d ago

Ryan Erik King

@ryanerikking.com

Alex Palou threw down the gauntlet with a 232.248 mph average, and Rosenqvist couldn't beat it. The defending 500 champion claims the pole! #IndyCar | #Indy500

622d ago

Jon 🛞

@jon.turningfortune.com

What an honor to be a race fan in the time of Àlex Palou

922d ago

The Pin is mightier than the sword

@putdorianedown.bsky.social

In FOX's defence, do you really need a timing tower to know that Alex Palou is fastest?

722d ago

Dre Harrison

@dreharrison.bsky.social

Alex Palou. I know he's not the most riveting, but he's incredible. Something for Felix to think about. #Indy500

722d ago

Zach 🐷🤠

@zrau.bsky.social

Alex Palou really might be the best driver on the planet right now just based on his dominance in a spec series.

522d ago

WISH-TV

@wishtv.com

Alex Palou will defend his Indy 500 win from pole position. It is Palou's second time winning pole for the Indy 500. https://tinyurl.com/5pzyzcjf

322d ago

It’s Liz,, a noted person And Jackie Young n Charlotte Flair fan

@freedompimp2012.bsky.social

I think it’s safe to say Alex Palou is one of the best drivers in Indy Car

522d ago

skim beeble3

only because i’m not there

Pat W

@toomuchracing.bsky.social

Can I just say how impressed I am with the quality of the field this year in practice & qualifying. I think there wasn't even a spin, let alone a crash. Let's hope that carries into the race. #indy500

522d ago

Kevin Dejewski

@kevindmotors.bsky.social

Alex Palou. Seriously, this guy is inevitable. 1.093 MPH quicker than his first run. 0.583 MPH quicker than his second run. Who can compete with that? #Indy500 #IndyCar

422d ago

Christopher Marcotte

@chris23xi.bsky.social

While I often groan about Palou’s dominance in #Indycar, the knowledge that Zak Brown is probably angrier about than me is a small comfort

422d ago

Zdravko

@zdravkost.bsky.social

Another pole for Alex Pole-ou! 😤 Laying down a blazing average speed of 232.248 mph to lock in P1. The road to the Borg-Warner trophy runs through him! #Indy500 #INDYCAR

422d ago

Nathan

@tufty92.bsky.social

There are two types of #indycar fan. One who stares with absolute focus no matter their surroundings, and one who is lulled to sleep by the engine tones. Or maybe Buxton's voice. #SkyIndycar #indy500

Salem, a black cat, sleeps on the knees of the human he tolerates.

323d ago

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motorsport.comAlex Palou delivers crushing final run to claim Indy 500 pole, Rossi second speedcafe.comPalou surges to surprise Indianapolis 500 pole position

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Alex Palou grabs Indianapolis 500 pole

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