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The lineup for the 2025 Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio has been set. Alex Palou continues to showcase his dominance this season by securing pole position, with Arrow McLaren’s Christian Lundgaard qualifying second. Lundgaard’s time was about half a second slower than Palou’s, but both were significantly ahead of the rest of the field, with Kyffin Simpson taking third—the best starting position of his IndyCar career. Nolan Siegel, driving for Arrow McLaren, will start in fourth, also achieving his best qualifying result.
Kyle Kirkwood, the only race winner so far this season apart from Palou, starts seventh after finishing seventh in the race. Despite this challenging spot, there remains a chance for him to bounce back. Meanwhile, last year’s winner, Pato Ward, was unexpectedly eliminated in Round 1 of Group 1 and will start in 15th place.
Penske faced a tough qualifying session, with all three drivers failing to advance to Round 2. Josef Newgarden will be the highest starting Penske driver in 18th, while Scott McLaughlin and Will Power will start 21st and 22nd respectively.
Fan Take: This qualifying session highlights how fierce the competition has become in IndyCar, with established stars like Palou leading but strong newcomers like Simpson and Siegel making their mark. Fans should be excited, as this mix of talent and unpredictability could lead to some thrilling races ahead.
