Alex Palou captured pole for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix with a 1:01.9017 lap, marking his 16th career pole position.
Qualifying Highlights
Palou’s Chip Ganassi Racing Honda logged an average speed of 95.668 mph to top the grid. Will Power, representing Andretti Global, trailed by 0.2232 seconds, while Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin secured third, 0.5542 seconds off the leader. Scott Dixon (Ganassi) posted fourth place, 0.7068 seconds behind, and Arrow McLaren’s Christian Lundgaard rounded out the top five, 0.8853 seconds slower. Kyle Kirkwood completed the leading six for Andretti Global, finishing 1.1286 seconds off the pace.
Fast Six Details
The Fast Six session unfolded after the Fast 12, with drivers electing used alternate tires to preserve heat. McLaughlin opened the order, posting 1:02.4559 before Power reclaimed the lead with a 1:02.1240 effort. Kirkwood’s run was marred by lock‑ups, resulting in a 1:03.0303 lap. Palou then delivered the fastest time of the session, 1:01.9017, overtaking Power for provisional pole. Lundgaard, after receiving a fresh engine, recorded 1:02.7870, and Dixon matched Lundgaard’s time, slotting into fourth.
Top Ten Results
1. Alex Palou – 1:01.9017 (95.668 mph)
2. Will Power – +0.2232 (95.324 mph)
3. Scott McLaughlin – +0.5542 (94.819 mph)
4. Scott Dixon – +0.7068 (94.588 mph)
5. Christian Lundgaard – +0.8853 (94.319 mph)
6. Kyle Kirkwood – +1.1286 (93.955 mph)
7. Pato O’Ward – 1:01.5966 (96.142 mph)
8. Marcus Armstrong – 1:01.6973 (95.985 mph)
9. Christian Rasmussen – 1:01.7122 (95.962 mph)
10. Marcus Ericsson – 1:01.7770 (95.861 mph)
With the grid locked, attention now turns to race day, where Palou will aim to convert his pole advantage into a Detroit victory.
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