INDIANAPOLIS — Defending champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing will start from pole position for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25, 2026, after posting the fastest qualifying speed of 232.248 mph.

Alexander Rossi of Ed Carpenter Racing qualified second at 231.990 mph, and David Malukas of Team Penske will start third at 231.877 mph.

The complete 33-car starting grid for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing was finalized following qualifying sessions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Full 2026 Indianapolis 500 Starting Grid

Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing, Honda, 232.248 mph

Alexander Rossi, Ed Carpenter Racing, Chevrolet, 231.990 mph

David Malukas, Team Penske, Chevrolet, 231.877 mph

Row 24. Felix Rosenqvist, Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb Agajanian, Honda, 231.375 mph 5. Santino Ferrucci, AJ Foyt Racing, Chevrolet, 230.846 mph 6. Pato O'Ward, Arrow McLaren, Chevrolet,........

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