The IndyCar qualifying at Barber Motorsports Park offered a spectacle full of emotion and surprises. Alex Palou, demonstrating his skill, achieved pole position with a lap of 1:06.2341 on the 2.38-mile circuit. The Spaniard repeated his success from the previous season, positioning himself in first place on the starting grid.
David Malukas, showing remarkable performance in his relationship with Team Penske, secured a place on the front row, just one-tenth of a second off Palou's pace. Graham Rahal, for his part, stood out as the only driver who used used tires in the final qualifying round. Marcus Armstrong and Kyle Kirkwood also achieved important positions, preparing for the race with good momentum.