IndyCar driver Alex Palou has made history by securing the first pole position in the hybrid era of IndyCar, leading the field in the 200 Miles of Mid Ohio at the Mid Ohio Sports Car Course. The 24-year-old Spanish driver, who is currently leading the championship, will start from the best possible position tomorrow, with a chance to increase his lead over his rivals, Scott Dixon and Will Power.
Palou’s impressive qualifying performance has left his rivals in his dust, with Dixon and Power starting in 14th and 16th positions, respectively. The two-time champion has been dominating the season, and his adaptation to hybrid power has been exceptional. In fact, he has been comfortable with the new technology, which has given him a significant advantage over his competitors.
“We knew he had a super fast car, it has been sensational,” Palou said in a post-qualifying interview. “The data must be checked, but I have been comfortable. It is the first pole in the hybrid era, and that is something to be happy about.”
Palou’s rivals will face a tough challenge tomorrow, as they will need to overcome a significant gap to the leader. Dixon and Power will have to push hard to catch up, but it will be a difficult task.
The 200 Miles of Mid Ohio is scheduled to start at 7:53 p.m. tomorrow, and fans can expect an exciting race with Palou leading the field. Will he be able to maintain his lead and extend his championship advantage? Only time will tell.
Starting Grid for the Mid Ohio 200
- Alex Palou (Ganassi) – 1:05.3511
- Duck O’Ward (McLaren) – 0.0024 seconds behind
- David Malukas (Meyer Shank) – 0.2998 seconds behind
- Colton Herta (Andretti) – 0.4142 seconds behind
- Marcus Armstrong (Ganassi) – 0.5891 seconds behind
- Marcus Ericsson (Andretti) – 0.6081 seconds behind
- Scott McLaughlin (Penske) – Fast 12
- Alexander Rossi (McLaren) – Fast 12
- Christian Rasmussen (Carpenter) – Fast 12
- Christian Lundgaard (RLLR) – Fast 12