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Schwartzman Shocks Field to Take Indy 500 Pole

  • Rookie Robert Shwartzman won the pole position for the Indianapolis 500 on May 18, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  • Shwartzman, a 25-year-old dual Israeli-Russian national, secured pole after Team Penske's disqualification removed key competitors.
  • Driving for Italian team Prema Racing, making its IndyCar debut, Shwartzman became the first rookie pole sitter since 1983.
  • He said, "Honestly it feels like I'm dreaming," reflecting on the achievement as team members celebrated his run becoming official.
  • This result marks a notable surprise in Indy 500 qualifying, suggesting a shift in competition with a rookie leading the field.
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Shwartzman shocks the field as he becomes 1st Indy 500 rookie since 1983 to win the pole

A rookie driver for a brand new team has won the pole for the Indianapolis 500. Robert Shwartzman became the first Indy 500 rookie to qualify on the pole since Teo Fabi in 1983.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
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