Felix Rosenqvist paced the final qualifying session for the Indianapolis 500 and will join Arrow McLaren teammate Pato O'Ward in a six-car shootout for the pole.
Felix Rosenqvist, of Sweden, prepares to drive during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Indianapolis. – Felix Rosenqvist is still atop the board in qualifying for the Indianapolis 500, while Scott Dixon will go for his third consecutive pole and a record-tying sixth of his career when the final round is held later Sunday in a Fast Six shootout.
“Probably the last three laps I was hanging on pretty tight there,” said Dixon, who set the pole record a year ago with a four-lap run of 234.046 mph, and would tie Rick Mears with his sixth pole. The others that failed to advance to the pole shootout were defending Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson, who will start 10th for the strong Ganassi contingent, rookie Benjamin Pedersen — another pleasant surprise for the Foyt team — and Will Power, the lone Team Penske driver to make the Fast 12 from Saturday's qualifying runs.
“This morning was a bit tough. A bit tough. We had some issues,” VeeKay said, “but the 21 crew, they gave me their A-game. We even had time to spare. The engine felt great. The car felt great. All I had to do was stay flat-out for four laps.” But when Ferrucci returned to the garage to see Foyt after his qualifying run, he was followed by an entourage of well-wishers that included former Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony George and Jim Campbell, head of Chevrolet's racing program.
“We're going to try everything we can at this point,” Ferrucci said. “I'd love to see an A.J. Foyt car on the pole.”
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