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Foster Grabs Pole in Chaotic Markham Qualifying
16 Aug
Summary
- Louis Foster secured pole position for the IndyCar race in Markham.
- Multiple drivers experienced crashes during practice and qualifying.
- Several drivers face grid penalties due to engine changes.
Louis Foster has captured pole position for the IndyCar Series race at Markham, Ontario. The starting grid for the 90-lap Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham features Christian Lundgaard on the front row alongside Foster. This new street course proved challenging, with several drivers crashing during practice and qualifying as they pushed their limits.
Series points leader Alex Palou will start 11th after crashing in qualifying, his first start outside the top 10 this season. Other notable incidents included crashes for Caio Collet, Will Power, and Josef Newgarden. Furthermore, Alexander Rossi, Christian Rasmussen, and Marcus Armstrong will incur 6-place grid penalties for excessive engine changes, impacting their starting positions.
The race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, with coverage beginning at noon ET on Fox and the green flag expected at 12:22 p.m. ET. Predictions suggest Kyle Kirkwood has a strong chance to win, given his street course prowess, and is expected to perform well alongside teammate Marcus Ericsson.
