Here's What Drivers Said after Saturday's qualifying at Indianapolis
We have comments from drivers that qualified for the Indy 500 -- and those that didn't.
www.nbcsports.comI don’t have real-time access right now, but I can summarize the latest Indy 500 qualifying news based on the most recent widely reported results up to 2025 and point you to where you can get live updates.
Direct answer
- The Indianapolis 500 qualifying typically unfolds over two days (Day 1 for positions 13–30 and Day 2 for the Fast 12 and Last Chance, plus the Fast Six for pole). The pole position is decided in the Fast Six on the second day. For the 2025 race, progress was being tracked with a Day 1 recap and ongoing Day 2 coverage, including the Fast 12, Last Chance, and Fast Six sessions. However, for the exact pole winner and final starting grid, you’ll want the latest live updates from race coverage on the official IndyCar/IMS site or major outlets.
Where to check the latest
- IndyCar/IMS official pages: instant recall and live updates during qualifying weekend.
- Major sports outlets with live blogs: IndyStar, Sporting News, Crash.net, and NBC Sports often provide minute-by-minute updates, session times, and the final starting lineup.
- TV/radio: FOX/FS1 (or NBC affiliates depending on year) typically carry live qualifying coverage with post-session analysis.
What you’ll typically see reported
- Qualifying order for Day 1 (positions 13–30) and who advances to Day 2.
- The top 12 drivers from Saturday who move on to pole qualifying (Fast 12), plus the four drivers vying for the last three spots in Last Chance.
- The six drivers in the Fast Six who compete for the pole, along with the pole winner and starting position numbers.
Illustrative example
- If you’re new to the format: Day 1 sets up the field by drama of who makes the Fast 12 on Sunday; Day 2 determines pole and the final three spots via Last Chance and the Firestone Fast Six.
Would you like me to pull the very latest live update from a specific outlet (e.g., IndyStar or Sporting News) and summarize the current pole position and final lineup for you? If you have a preferred source, tell me and I’ll tailor the update. If you’d rather, I can also provide a quick checklist of qualifying session times and what each session means for the grid.