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“It sucks” - Valiant Abel bumped from Indy 500 field
Unfortunately, Indianapolis 500 qualifying presented a similar story for Dale Coyne Racing in 2025. Just like one year ago, they had the anguish of a rookie driver, Jacob Abel, being bumped from the field.

Archie O’Reilly
May 196 min read


Shwartzman & PREMA on pole: An Indy 500 story for the ages
Taking pole as a rookie team-driver combination, PREMA Racing and Robert Shwartzman have made Indianapolis 500 history.

Archie O’Reilly
May 1910 min read


O'Ward: Penske should have been "sent to Last Chance Qualifying" after failing tech
Pato O'Ward believes that Team Penske should have been in LCQ after they failed technical inspection during Indy 500 qualifying

Dan Jones
May 194 min read


“Caution to the wind” - Armstrong rebounding from crash for Indy 500 Bump Day
For Marcus Armstrong, the opening day of qualifying for his second Indianapolis 500 started off with a heavy crash. He bounced back after being cleared to return to the car but will have to contest Bump Day.

Archie O’Reilly
May 185 min read


Shwartzman shines in “legendary” debut oval qualifying at Indy
Rookie Robert Shwartzman delivered "a legendary moment" in Indy 500 qualifying for a PREMA Racing team also making their oval debut this month.

Archie O’Reilly
May 185 min read


“This place doesn’t scare me” - Herta’s dramatic Indy 500 qualifying
Colton Herta suffered a massive crash early in Indy 500 qualifying. But both Herta and the team rebounded to get back out on track in a spare car. And Herta delivered an utterly fearless run.

Archie O’Reilly
May 177 min read


Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Day One as it happened
Welcome to DIVEBOMB's coverage of the opening day of qualifying for the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500. The qualifying positions between 13th and 30th will be locked in today for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Stay tuned for all the updates throughout the day.
DIVEBOMB Motorsport
May 1718 min read


Indy 500 Fast Friday: Crashes mar treacherous boost-up day
The perilous nature of Fast Friday has left a lot of questions unanswered. DIVEBOMB delves into what we learned and some key stories…

Archie O’Reilly
May 176 min read


2025 Indy 500 draw made - all you need to know about qualifying
Dan gives you all the details you need to know for qualifying weekend for the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500

Dan Jones
May 164 min read


Perfection and Pagenaud: Penske’s bid for 21st Indy 500 success
Team Penske are chasing Indianapolis 500 history this month as Josef Newgarden looks to become the first driver to win the race three times in succession. Penske are gearing up to try and win their 21st Indy 500 as a team.

Archie O’Reilly
May 167 min read


Palou: IndyCar career “not successful” without Indy 500 win
Three-time series champion Álex Palou has agreed with the notion that his IndyCar career would be incomplete without winning the Indianapolis 500.

Archie O’Reilly
May 163 min read


Indy 500 Day 3: Newgarden on top as others left searching
The third day of practice for the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 has concluded - the final outing for teams before qualifying boost is added for Fast Friday. DIVEBOMB unpicks the key stories from Thursday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS)...

Archie O’Reilly
May 1610 min read


Leading Arrow McLaren & Indy 500 swansong: Kanaan’s new IndyCar chapter
Tony Kanaan returned to the IMS oval for what could be the final time to run an Indy 500 refresher session. But he is more than content in his role leading the Arrow McLaren IndyCar team...

Archie O’Reilly
May 159 min read


Indy 500 Day 2: Ganassi & Penske continue at top of speed charts
Dan takes you through the major storylines of the second day of practice in the build-up to the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500

Dan Jones
May 149 min read


Indy 500 Day 1: Penske & Ganassi set pace amid PREMA issues
Practice for the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 commenced on Tuesday - the first of four full afternoons of running leading up to the two-day qualifying weekend. DIVEBOMB delves into the key stories from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS)...

Archie O’Reilly
May 148 min read


Winners and Losers: Grand Prix of Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course was host to plenty of excitement this past weekend - a battle for the lead, mechanical failures and even, at one point, a caution. DIVEBOMB takes a look at the winners and losers from the 2025 IndyCar Grand Prix of Indianapolis.

Morgan Holiday
May 126 min read


NXT Gen Notebook: Andretti dominate Indy doubleheader
After a staggered start to the season, Indy NXT headed to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course for a doubleheader weekend for Round 3 and Round 4 of 2025. DIVEBOMB delves into the key storylines from the event.

Archie O’Reilly
May 128 min read


IndyCar Gradebook: Grand Prix of Indianapolis
Dan grades the performances of all 27 IndyCar drivers from the action at Indianapolis Motor Speedway at IndyCar's Grand Prix of Indianapolis

Dan Jones
May 129 min read


“Amazing to see” - Magical Palou producing IndyCar greatness
With four wins and a second place in the first five races of 2025, Álex Palou has a 97-point championship lead and is off to the best start to a season since AJ Foyt in 1964. Even his competitors are in awe.

Archie O’Reilly
May 119 min read


Palou plays patience game to win Grand Prix of Indianapolis
Álex Palou put on yet another incredible drive to win his fourth race of 2025 after spending most of the race behind Graham Rahal.

Morgan Holiday
May 104 min read
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