Christian Lundgaard claims 1st career pole at Indianapolis Grand Prix
Christian Lundgaard, of Denmark, drives into a turn during practice for the IndyCar Grand Prix auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Darron Cummings]
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Danish driver Christian Lundgaard has won his first IndyCar pole. He will have the top starting spot for Saturday’s Indianapolis Grand Prix. Last season’s rookie of the year posted a lap of 1 minute, 9.3321 seconds on the 14-turn road course. It’s the first time Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has won a pole this season. Sweden’s Felix Rosenqvist will start second and Alex Palou of Spain will start third.
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Christian Lundgaard, of Denmark, watches during practice for the IndyCar Grand Prix auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Felix Rosenqvist, of Sweden, prepares to drive during practice for the IndyCar Grand Prix auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Christian Lundgaard, of Denmark, celebrates after winning the pole for the IndyCar Grand Prix auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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