Overview

• Robert Shwartzman, driving for Prema Racing Chevrolet, became the first rookie in over 40 years to secure pole position for the Indianapolis 500.
• Team Penske drivers Will Power and Josef Newgarden, the latter a two-time defending champion, will start at the back of the field after failing post-qualifying inspections.
• Pato O’Ward, with two recent runner-up finishes, enters the race as the betting favorite, followed by Alex Palou, Scott McLaughlin, and Scott Dixon in the odds rankings.
• Marcus Ericsson, the 2022 winner, starts ninth and is considered a strong contender, while Helio Castroneves, a four-time champion, starts 22nd in his only scheduled race this season.
• Fan favorite Conor Daly, starting 11th, seeks his first Indy 500 victory, building on past success at his home track where he led 40 laps in 2021.