17 August 2026 Automotive

IndyCar Champions Crash in Markham Qualifying

Three IndyCar champions crashed at the Markham Street Circuit qualifying session on Saturday evening as Louis Foster secured his second career pole.

IndyCar racing cars speeding through the tight turns of the Markham Street Circuit.

IndyCar racing cars speeding through the tight turns of the Markham Street Circuit.

Three multi-time IndyCar Series champions crashed out of qualifying at the Markham Street Circuit on Saturday evening. Louis Foster capitalized on the chaos to claim his first pole position of the season.

Turn 10 Claims Multiple Champions

Low sunlight and tight track layouts made Turn 10 a major hazard for drivers. Josef Newgarden and Will Power both suffered heavy crashes in the same tricky corner.

Championship leader Alex Palou also hit the wall during the second round of qualifying. The mistake forced him into a rare starting position further down the grid.

Louis Foster Claims Pole Position

Louis Foster maintained consistent speed from earlier practice sessions into qualifying. He posted a record lap time of 1:13.2383 to secure the pole.

The young driver achieved the top spot while saving fresh red tires for Sunday's race. His strategic tire management gave his team a distinct advantage for race day.

Grid Shakeup for Sunday Race

Christian Lundgaard secured a front-row start alongside pole-sitter Louis Foster. Scott McLaughlin and Marcus Ericsson filled out the second row of the grid.

Rookie Dennis Hauger achieved his career-best starting position in fifth place. Rinus VeeKay will line up right beside the young rookie.

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