Linus Lundqvist secured his first career pole position in the IndyCar Series during a dramatic qualifying session at Road America on Saturday. The session was marked by a massive crash involving Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden, who lost control at The Kink and slammed into the SAFER barrier. Despite the heavy crash, Newgarden emerged unscathed. Lundqvist, a rookie with Chip Ganassi Racing, managed to capture the pole position just before the session was halted. His achievement was notable as he initially disagreed with his team's tire choice but went on to excel in the challenging, wild weather conditions. However, the race itself started tumultuously for Lundqvist, as he was spun by his teammate Marcus Armstrong at the beginning, causing further drama on the track. Colton Herta also spun during the chaotic start.
Pole-sitter @L_Lundqvist76 just got spun from the lead at the start of the #IndyCar race at @roadamerica! 🤯 😱 🎥 @IndyCaronNBC https://t.co/02I4gpSyiM
Meanwhile in #IndyCar, they just wrecked the pole-sitter at the start!!! Heartbreak for Lundqvist... https://t.co/If3wUf3zv9
WHAT A WILD START AT ROAD AMERICA. Pole-sitter Linus Lundqvist gets spun by teammate Marcus Armstrong. Colton Herta spins as well. 📺 : NBC and Peacock | #INDYCAR https://t.co/2r01RW7Ake
Linus Lundqvist's "crazy" maiden #IndyCar Series pole position reminded him of his junior career in the UK. Full story⬇️ https://t.co/Qr7A4fFXGl
It was a day for "crazy" pole positions! 😜 First-time #IndyCar Series polewinner @L_Lundqvist76 reveals his racing background in Sweden and the UK helped him claim top spot in wild weather conditions at Road America 👇 https://t.co/ujt4Wqi21l
.@L_Lundqvist76 was the only member of the Fast Six uncomfortable starting on slick tires — actually refusing to listen to his team’s suggestion. Seconds into his out-lap, he realized he had it wrong. Then he went & snagged his first-career @IndyCar pole. https://t.co/lR1axYwli8
Josef Newgarden's brutal crash at The Kink ended #IndyCar Series qualifying, and helped Linus Lundqvist score his first career pole in his rookie season 🥇 FULL REPORT & RESULTS https://t.co/HwQt46539Y
Josef Newgarden crashed heavily at the end of #INDYCAR qualifying at Road America as Linus Lundqvist took a surprise maiden pole 👀 Full report and results ⬇️ https://t.co/RUeGjsu1Ga
A frantic qualifying session saw @CGRTeams rookie @L_Lundqvist76 capture the first pole of his @IndyCar career on Saturday @roadamerica. #IndyCar Read more 👇 https://t.co/qgMe6d8TS9
Meanwhile during Qualifying at Road America, Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden with a huge crash at the Kink. He is okay https://t.co/5qmhUalKz2
And in the midst of all that, Linus Lundqvist is on pole position for the #IndyCar race at Road America! 🤯
Massive crash for @josefnewgarden in the Kink. Drops a left-side wheel, loses the back end and slams the SAFER barrier that’s there for that exact reason. @L_Lundqvist76 nabs the top spot right before the red and checkered comes out. First time pole for the Ganassi driver.
MASSIVE crash for Josef Newgarden in Road America qualifying … that was a monstrous hit. Glad to see him jump out of that car 👏 #IndyCar