INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A rookie driver for a brand new team won the pole for the Indianapolis 500 on a strange day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Team Penske was disqualified before the final two ...

Robert Shwartzman of Israel celebrates after winning the pole position during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2025.

SPEEDWAY, Ind. — In a stunning turn of events, a rookie will be starting on pole for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. The new sweetheart of the fans, without a doubt, is Robert Shwartzman.

Robert Shwartzman, of Israel, celebrates after winning the pole position during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2025. ...

Robert Shwartzman made history Sunday at Indianapolis Speedway becoming the first rookie in more than 40 years to win the pole for the Indy 500. Shwartzman posted the fastest four-lap average in the ...