Pato O'Ward News

thumbnail for 2026 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge Field Notes

1 day ago

•

Track News

INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

2026 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge Field Notes

Facts and figures about the starting field for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 24 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

thumbnail for Paddock Buzz: Experience Still Matters at Indy Despite Youth Movement

2 DAYS AGO

•

Track News

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Experience Still Matters at Indy Despite Youth Movement

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Tuesday at Indianapolis, where older drivers like Will Power (photo, right) have the winning formula in recent years.

thumbnail for Gearing Up: The Race for Immortality Is On at Indy

2 DAYS AGO

•

Track News

Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: The Race for Immortality Is On at Indy

There are nine past winners of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" in this year's field, including pole sitter Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing.

thumbnail for Alexander Rossi Has Surgery for Minor Injuries, Intends To Return Friday

3 DAYS AGO

•

Track News

INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

Alexander Rossi Has Surgery for Minor Injuries, Intends To Return Friday

The 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner (photo) crashed during practice Monday for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

thumbnail for Paddock Buzz: Frantic Practice Provides Progress, Pain

3 DAYS AGO

•

Track News

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Frantic Practice Provides Progress, Pain

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Monday at Indianapolis, including 2014 "500" winner Ryan Hunter-Reay pleased with progress on his race setup.

thumbnail for Josef Newgarden Leads Rain-Shortened ‘500’ Practice

3 DAYS AGO

•

Track News

Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Josef Newgarden Leads Rain-Shortened ‘500’ Practice

Alexander Rossi, Pato O'Ward and Romain Grosjean were involved in a heavy crash in Turn 2 while running in thick traffic Monday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

thumbnail for Under Pressure: Driver-by-Driver Look at Intense ‘500’ Qualifying

3 DAYS AGO

•

Track News

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Under Pressure: Driver-by-Driver Look at Intense ‘500’ Qualifying

Reigning Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner and NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo) earned his second pole for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

thumbnail for Paddock Buzz: Alexander Rossi Falls Just Short in Alex Duel for Pole

4 DAYS AGO

•

Track News

Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Alexander Rossi Falls Just Short in Alex Duel for Pole

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.

thumbnail for Take A Look Inside Super Sunday of Qualifying at Indy

4 DAYS AGO

•

Track News

Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Take A Look Inside Super Sunday of Qualifying at Indy

There was plenty of drama in a day of single-attempt qualifying rounds for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

thumbnail for Reigning Winner Alex Palou Beats Heat To Earn Second Indy 500 Pole

4 DAYS AGO

•

Driver News

Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Reigning Winner Alex Palou Beats Heat To Earn Second Indy 500 Pole

The Spaniard (photo) became the first reigning winner of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" to win the pole since Helio Castroneves in 2010.

thumbnail for No Clear Favorite as Wide-Open Qualifying Looms at Indy

6 DAYS AGO

•

Track News

Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

No Clear Favorite as Wide-Open Qualifying Looms at Indy

Spots 16-33 will be locked into the field Saturday, with the top 15 advancing to the final rounds of PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying on Sunday at IMS.