Qualifying for the 2025 Indianapolis 500 got underway on Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Alex Palou posted the fastest time in qualifying with a speed of 233.043 mph, narrowly edging out Scott McLaughlin (233.013 mph) and Josef Newgarden (233.004 mph).

Jacob Abel, a Louisville native, was bumped by his own teammate on Sunday. Then penalties were handed to Josef Newgarden, Will Power and Penske and others called for Abel to run in the 500.

Team Penske's Will Power and Josef Newgarden failed technical inspection Sunday, knocking them out of Indy 500 qualifying

Both Josef Newgarden and Will Power will start Sunday's Indianapolis 500 at the back of the grid. Reactions from the paddock began with Team Penske again under fire.

Qualifying day for the Indianapolis 500 turned into a Team Penske disaster when all three of its cars were denied a chance to run for the pole.

Twelve drivers have a chance at the pole position on Sunday, and four others are still trying to earn a spot in the race.

The paddock remains discontent with Roger Penske's roles in the IndyCar series after another scandal bringing conflict of interest concerns into full view.

Two-time defending Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden and Team Penske teammate Will Power will have to start from the final two spots on the grid Sunday after their teams were penalized for violating the rules during qualifying weekend.