The paddock remains discontent with Roger Penske's roles in the IndyCar series after another scandal bringing conflict of interest concerns into full view.

Shwartzman stunned the field in Sunday's qualifying session, posting an average speed of 232.790 miles per hour in Fast 6 qualifying to edge veteran and two-time Indy 500 champion

The result was finally unveiled before last year’s Indy 500, a design based around ultracapacitors rather than heavy batteries. It provides a quick boost to the existing 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engines before recharging to be used again.

Andretti Global driver Marco Andretti participated in the qualifying session on May 17 for the Indianapolis 500. He expressed the speed issues he faced during the qualifying session.

Rookie Robert Shwartzman wins pole position for the 2025 Indianapolis 500 for Prema Racing, which is in its first year of IndyCar Series racing. The 25-year-old Israeli drove his No. 83 Chevrolet to 232.790 mph over four laps on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval during Fast Six qualifying.

Shwartzman's miserable start to Indianapolis 500 week ended with an impressive qualifying performance for Prema, earning him a place in Sunday's Fast 12 session and a chance at pole position

Several drivers who expected to be vying for the Indy 500 pole either narrowly clinched a spot Saturday or still have work left to do

The first day of qualifying set positions 13 through 30 on the grid for the Indy 500. The top 12 and the last chance qualifiers will be determined on Sunday, May 18th.