The qualification is underway for the 109 ° Indianapolis 500.
But one of the favorites could have to settle for a place in the back of the field, if it qualifies, after a rating of a terrifying accident on Saturday.
Colton Herta, driving No. 26 Andretti Global Honda, was starting a four laps classification career when he turned out of curve 1, hitting the outer wall and then turning, finally reached a rest pressed against the barrier.
You can see the derivation of Herta here:
The driver was able to leave the car and walk to a waiting vehicle, where he was transported to the attention center and finally cleared.
The clash was similar to another heavy derivation of Marcus Armstrong in No. 66 Meyer Shank Racing Honda, which also happened in the same portion of Indianapolis Motor Speedway prior to the morning practice session:
Armstrong was transported from the track through a stretcher to the attention center, where he was finally released more than an hour later. “He’s awake. He’s alert. He is doing well,” said Dr. Julia Vaizer, Medical Director of Indycar and The Speedway, after Armstrong was released. His car was taken from his place of classification guaranteed on Saturday, and the team could have to settle for the last classification session on Sunday.
Herta was also clear and spoke with the media shortly after:
https://x.com/indycar/status/1923781320775188600
The full field rating for 2025 Indianapolis 500 continues today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with 30 cars that achieve a place in the field. Points 13-30 will be determined today, with the last three positions at stake in the last classification session of the last chance of tomorrow.
In addition, the 12 best places will also ensure Sunday, first in the Top 12 qualification and finally at the Firestone Fast Six.
