Sun May 25 11:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Indy 500 Ready to Roar: Shwartzman Leads the Pack as Green Flag Approaches

**Indianapolis, IN** – Race fans, mark your calendars! The 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 is set to ignite the track on Sunday, May 25, 2025, with the green flag waving at 12:45 p.m. ET.

Robert Shwartzman, driving for Prema, will lead the pack after a blistering qualifying performance. Veteran Takuma Sato, driving for Rahal Letterman Lanigan, will start in second position, followed by Pato O’Ward driving for Arrow McLaren, promising a thrilling start to the iconic race.

Other notable contenders include Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist, and Alex Palou, all vying for the coveted title. Kyle Larson, in a joint effort between Arrow McLaren and Hendrick, will start in the 19th position.

Drama unfolded after qualifying as Josef Newgarden and Will Power had their qualifying times nullified due to illegal modifications and will start in 32nd and 33rd places.

For those eager to witness the spectacle, live television coverage begins at 10 a.m. ET on FOX, featuring Will Buxton as the play-by-play announcer alongside analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell. Streaming options include INDYCAR LIVE, Fox Sports, and Fubo. Radio coverage will be available on SiriusXM Channel 218, IndyCar Live, and the IndyCar Radio Network.

Experts have highlighted Alex Palou, Pato O’Ward, Takuma Sato and Scott Dixon as top contenders to take the checkered flag.

Don’t miss the 109th Indianapolis 500!

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