The Spanish pilot Alex Palou (Chip Ganassi Racing) This Saturday he was in 14th position on the first day of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500, so he is out of the fight for the pole and will start from the fifth row in the race on May 26.
Palou, who took pole position last year, averaged 232.306 miles per hour (mph) in four timed laps, far ahead of the Australian. Will Power (Team Penske Chevrolet), which achieved 233.758 mph.
The ‘Top 12’ in this Saturday’s classification will compete tomorrow for pole and for the order of the first four rows.
Those classified today between positions 13 and 30, as in the case of the Catalan driver, will not have the chance to race this Sunday.
Speaking to NBC Sports, Palou He admitted that it was “a disappointing day” where he lacked speed, although he also said that “getting away in 14th position is not bad.”
“In this kind of race, a long race, a lot of things happen,” added Palou, showing confidence to fight for the race victory in 26th.
Mexican is better than Palou Duck O’Wardwho qualified tenth with an average speed of 232.434 mph and tomorrow will compete on pole in the top twelve.
Source: La Verdad
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