Indy 500 Lineup 2025: Full Starting Grid, Drivers & Qualifying Speeds Revealed

Sunday’s 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is locked and loaded after four pressure-packed days of qualifying, and the 33-car Indy 500 lineup is now official. H2: 2025 Indy 500 Starting Grid (Row-by-Row) Row 1 – Robert Shwartzman (R), Takuma Sato (W), Pato O’Ward Row 2 – Scott Dixon (W), Felix Rosenqvist, Alex Palou Row 3 – David Malukas, Christian Lundgaard, Marcus Ericsson (W) Row 4 – Scott McLaughlin, Conor Daly, Ed Carpenter Row 5 – Alexander Rossi (W), Kyffin Simpson (R), Santino Ferrucci Row 6 – Devlin DeFrancesco, Sting Ray Robb, Christian Rasmussen (R) Row 7 – Kyle Larson (NASCAR crossover), Louis Foster (R), Callum Ilott Row 8 – Helio Castroneves (4-time winner), Kyle Kirkwood, Nolan Siegel (R) Row 9 – Ryan Hunter-Reay (W), Jack Harvey, Colton Herta Row 10 – Graham Rahal, Marco Andretti, Marcus Armstrong Row 11 – Rinus VeeKay, Josef Newgarden (defending champ), Will Power (W) Note: Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden and Will Power were relegated to the back row after inspection penalties, reshuffling the grid late last week. H2: Key Storylines Before the Green Flag • Rookie on Pole: F1 graduate Robert Shwartzman stunned the paddock with a four-lap average of 233.004 mph, becoming the first rookie polesitter since 2013. • Veterans in Pursuit: Two-time winner Takuma Sato and rising star Pato O’Ward share Row 1, while six-time series champ Scott Dixon lurks in Row 2. • Engine Battle: Chevrolet powered eight of the top 12 qualifiers, but Honda counters with depth and the savvy of Sato, Dixon and Palou. • Double-Duty Larson: 2021 NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Larson rolls off P19 and aims to complete the Memorial Day “Double” of Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600. • Legends Return: Helio Castroneves seeks a record-breaking fifth Borg-Warner Trophy, starting 22nd. H2: How to Watch the Indianapolis 500 • Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025 • Green flag: 12:45 p.m. ET (approx.) • TV: NBC (U.S.), simulcast on Peacock; IndyCar Radio Network worldwide H2: Fast Facts for Searchers • Track length: 2.5 miles, 200 laps, 500 miles • Purse: Projected over $18 million • Tradition: Winner chooses milk flavor (whole, 2 %, or skim) in Victory Lane H2: Why the 2025 Indy 500 Lineup Matters Clean air is king at Indianapolis; since 2010, eight winners have come from the first two rows. Yet last year Josef Newgarden charged from 17th to victory, proving strategy can trump grid spot. With three former champs starting 31st–33rd after penalties, expect bold pit calls and aerodynamic gambles as they slice through traffic. Search-friendly takeaway: Bookmark this page for the complete 2025 Indy 500 starting lineup, live viewing info, and expert analysis of every driver on the grid.