Indy 500 Day 1 qualifying live updates, results, provisional starting grid today 5/17/25
Thirty-four cars are scheduled to make qualifying attempts for the 109th Indianapolis 500. We will have the results of them all.
www.indystar.comI don’t have live access to the latest Indy 500 qualifying highlights right now, but I can summarize the current landscape and point you to reliable sources for the freshest clips and results.
Core takeaway
- Qualifying for the Indy 500 determines pole position and the starting grid; multiple rounds (Fast 12, Last Chance, Fast Six) typically shape the final lineup, with pole often going to the outright fastest lap in the Fast 12 or pole-day session. If you’re chasing the very latest highlights, expect Alex Palou and other title contenders to feature prominently in recent years, but the pole can vary year to year depending on track conditions and tire strategies. For the most current clip-by-clip highlights, check the official IndyCar channels or broadcast partners.
Where to find the latest highlights
- INDYCAR official YouTube channel and IndyCar.com: they typically post day-by-day qualifying highlights and pole-winning runs, including multi-angle replays and driver reaction snippets.
- FOX and NBC Sports highlight reels: depending on which network carried the race week, their motorsports channels curate Day 1 and Day 2 qualifying sequences with pole updates and notable runs.
- Local and national outlets with live updates: IndyStars live blogs and other regional outlets often publish real-time results, lap speeds, and final qualification standings.
What I can provide next
- If you’d like, I can pull together a concise 1–2 minute summary once you confirm whether you prefer:
- a) Pole winner and top qualifiers with lap times, or
- b) Notable incidents and driver reactions from qualifying day,
- c) A brief timeline of the Fast 12 and last-chance sessions with who advanced and who didn’t.
Would you like me to compile a current, sourced recap (with pole position, top qualifiers, and any notable upsets) and include direct links to the latest video highlights? If you have a preferred network (FOX, NBC, or IndyCar) I can tailor the sources accordingly.