Several drivers and stakeholders, including Scott Dixon, were amazed after Robert Shwartzman claimed pole position for Indy 500. The recruit driver posted the fastest average speed at the Speedway from Indianapolis Motor to win first place for the emblematic event.
The 26 -year -old, who ran for the first time on an oval circuit, had subtly offered a declaration of intention in the previous session before the six rapids, because he finished third the fastest in the second qualification round. However, with little low to qualify at the forefront of Indy 500, Shwartzman took to storm in pole position, to the great astonishment of many.
Dixon was one of the many people who were impressed by the pace shown by the Israeli driver, and the 44 -year -old man did not retain his reflections on Shwartzman’s pole position. Sharing his thoughts with the media, such as captured by @alaboundyracing on Instagram, the New Zealand runner told his feelings.
“Even for them [Prema Racing]I think it was unexpected. There are many former gangassi there. [Ryan] Briscoe, to whom I speak quite often – I think they were just as shocked as most other people. It was a shock for one, but a really cool story. »»
Shwartzman, who also qualified in front of Takuma Sato, Pato O’ward and Scott Dixon, became the first recruit since Teo Fabi in 1983 to win pole position on his first attempt by Indy 500. The graduate of the Scuderia Ferrari will now convert his departure to the front of the race.
Scott Dixon reacts after the indy 500 qualification weekend
Scott Dixon shared his reflections after the Indy 500 qualification weekend. The veteran of Chip Ganassi qualified in fourth place for his 23rd entry into the Brickyard event.
The 44 -year -old man, who experienced a relatively silent start for the 2025 campaign, was the fastest of the pilots of the Chip Ganassi team, going beyond the championship manager Alex Palou and the young Kyffin Simpson.
“Catching up last weekend … it was busy … The qualification weekend is like nothing else. The effort that goes into the 4 laps race is crazy. Tensions and nerves are always pinned. The car felt good.
Dixon enters the 109th race of the centerpiece of Indianapolis in pursuit of his second victory during the event. The six -time champion of the Indycar series recorded the last victory at the Indy 500 in the 2008 edition of the race.
In its duration of race of more than two decades at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Dixon recorded five pole positions and four podiums, in addition to directing the most three times (2008, 2020 and 2022) with the Chip Ganassi team. If he can finally add what quickly becomes an elusive title of the second Indy 500 title to his honor during the upcoming event remains to be seen.
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