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Indy 500: How the two-day qualifying system works in 2024

Qualifying commences at 11am ET on Saturday, 18 May. Each car is given a single, four-lap run to set an average speed – and goes in an order selected by random draw on Friday night (listed at the bottom of this story).

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F2 Imola: Colapinto wins sprint with last-lap overtake amid stewards' investigation

The Argentinian, however, is facing an investigation for an incident early in the race.

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F2 Imola: Colapinto wins sprint with last lap overtake amid stewards' investigation

MP Motorsport driver Colapinto pulled off an on-the-edge last lap manoeuvre to snatch a first victory of the season from Paul Aron, who instead had to settle for a third second place result of the campaign.

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F1 eyeing new races in Asia, not US, amid wild Chicago rumours

Since US-based Liberty Media took over F1 in 2017, it has made untapping the series' potential in America one of its key priorities, adding races in Miami and Las Vegas to its existing grand prix in Austin.

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Amid wild Chicago rumours, F1 eyes more races in Asia

Since US-based Liberty Media took over F1 in 2017, it has made untapping the series' potential in the US one of its key priorities, adding races in Miami and Las Vegas to its existing US Grand Prix in Austin.

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F1 Imola GP: McLaren fastest as Alonso and Perez crash out of FP3

Perez’s late shunt at the Variante Alta led to a last-gasp scramble for drivers to set final qualifying simulation times, where only Lando Norris was able to set a time that put him second, 0.3s slower than his team-mate.

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F1 Imola GP: Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 in FP3 as Perez and Alonso crash out

Perez’s late shunt at the Variante Alta led to a last-gasp scramble for drivers to set final qualifying simulation times, where only Lando Norris was able to set a representative time that put him second 0.3s slower than his team-mate.

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What's behind the penalty confusion after Imola's chaotic F3 sprint?

The opening F3 race of the Imola weekend was a chaotic affair that saw four safety car interventions and a virtual safety car period across the 18-lap duration.

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Supercars Perth: Mostert ends Ford's victory drought

Mostert, who led a front row lockout for Walkinshaw Andretti United in qualifying, followed his team-mate Ryan Wood for the opening 14 laps of the 55-lap race before taking the lead and pacing himself to a 4.9s win over Triple Eight's Will Brown.

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The ‘small duvet’ problem that Mercedes thinks it can put to bed

It could be interpreted as a depressing moment for drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to feel that they need to tread water for a bit longer with a car that they know is not yet delivering what is hoped for.

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Aston Martin's major F1 Imola upgrade a clue of "aggressive" development

Aston consolidated its spot at the top of the midfield but has so far generally been fifth fastest, some way behind fourth-placed team Mercedes.

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Mir unsure "how long my body can take this" amid Honda MotoGP struggles

Despite a change in philosophy and the added advantage of MotoGP’s new concession system, Honda has so far been unable to turn its fortunes around, with the RC213V remaining the weakest bike on the grid. Mir, now the lead rider in Honda’s stable after the exit of Marc Marquez to…

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F1 weighs up rule change to stop Magnussen-style racing tactics

Twice this season, in Saudi Arabia and Miami, Magnussen has acted as rear-gunner for his Haas team-mate Nico Hulkenberg in holding up rivals behind him – even if it has meant running wide on occasion.

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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton clash during Emilia Romagna Grand Prix practice at Imola

Fernando Alonso also takes aim at old rival Hamilton during a heated opening day in Italy

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Indy 500: Herta sets quickest lap at 234.974mph, Newgarden tops four-lap average

While out for a simulated qualifying run, Herta’s quickest lap of 234.974mph came courtesy of a tow off the #15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda of Graham Rahal with 90 minutes left on the session.

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Indy 500 Fast Friday practice halted by heavy Siegel crash

The 19-year-old Californian was in the midst of a third lap during a simulation qualifying run when his #18 Dale Coyne Racing Honda snapped around and hit the outside wall on the exit of Turn 2.

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Lewis Hamilton has mixed first day in front of Ferrari faithful at Imola

Lewis Hamilton, for so long the thorn in Ferrari’s side, takes to the track this weekend in Italy as a potential hero in waiting.

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Indy 500 Fast Friday practice halted by Siegel’s flying crash

A 19-year-old California native, Siegel was in the midst of a third lap during a simulated qualifying run when his No. 18 Dale Coyne Racing Honda snapped around and hit the outside wall on the exit of Turn 2.

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Larson open to future Indy 500s if debut 'doesn't scare me'

Larson is learning the nuances of an Indycar through the process of his maiden attempt to make the field of 33 for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

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F1 Imola GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

The Monegasque driver topped both practice sessions at Imola, edging McLaren’s Oscar Piastri by 0.192s in the second session, on a strong day for Ferrari following the arrival of its upgrade package.Yuki Tsunoda impressed in FP2 by shooting up to third place for RB, ahead of both Mercedes drivers Lewis…

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Verstappen: Red Bull "severely off the pace" in Imola F1 practice

Verstappen's frustration boiled over throughout both practice sessions as his upgraded Red Bull RB20 proved hard to control on the technical Italian venue's second sector.

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F1 Imola GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, TV channel

Charles Leclerc set the pace in Friday practice, making Ferrari the favourite to take pole position on home turf.

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F1 Imola GP: Leclerc completes Friday sweep as Verstappen struggles continue

Leclerc continued as the frontrunner through the early stages of the day’s second 60-minute session, after he had also led Friday afternoon’s FP1 action, when the cars were split across the medium and hard tyres.

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F1 Imola GP: Leclerc quickest in FP2 as Verstappen slides to seventh

After he had also led Friday afternoon's FP1 action, Leclerc continued as the frontrunner through the early stages of the day's second 60-minute session when the cars were split across the medium and hard tyres.

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O’Ward: “Badass” Indy 500 qualifying boost means “that wall comes fast”

O’Ward, who set the pace on Thursday courtesy of a “pretty fat tow lap”, is looking forward to the extra turbo boost that becomes available in today’s so-called ‘Fast Friday’ practice in preparation for the weekend’s qualifying sessions.

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