Felix Rosenqvist Secures Pole for Honda at Portland IndyCar

Felix Rosenqvist, driving for Meyer Shank Racing, secured pole position for Honda at the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland qualifying event. This strong performance saw Honda-powered cars claim the top four starting spots and place 10 vehicles within the Top 12 for Sunday's race.

Championship leader Alex Palou, representing Chip Ganassi Racing, qualified second, completing an all-Honda front row. This result sets up a competitive race for Honda as it seeks to extend its lead in the manufacturers' championship.

Top Qualifying Performances

Felix Rosenqvist's pole position marks his second of the season, following a P1 qualifying performance earlier in April at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Rosenqvist, who also won the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 this season, will aim to convert his Felix Rosenqvist Portland pole into another victory.

Andretti Global teammates Will Power and Marcus Ericsson will start third and fourth, respectively, locking out the second row for Honda. Kyffin Simpson of Chip Ganassi Racing secured the sixth starting position, marking his second career appearance in the Firestone Fast Six qualifying round.

Honda's Dominant Showing and Engine Milestone

Honda demonstrated significant strength in qualifying, with all five Honda-powered teams represented among the 10 cars that advanced to the Top 12 round. Beyond the top six, Kyle Kirkwood (Andretti Global) qualified seventh, Graham Rahal (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing) was eighth, and the Dale Coyne Racing pair of Dennis Hauger and Romain Grosjean placed 10th and 11th. Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing) rounded out the Honda contingent in the Top 12, qualifying 12th.

In addition to the strong qualifying results, Felix Rosenqvist's Indianapolis 500-winning engine reached a significant milestone, completing 2,000 miles of running in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. This durability achievement earned Honda a 50-point bonus in the manufacturers' championship standings, underscoring the reliability of its power units.

Alex Palou, who has won twice before at Portland and holds five victories this season, maintains an 83-point lead over second place in the championship standings. His second-place qualifying effort further solidifies his strong position as he pursues his fifth championship in six years.

Race Day Information

Television coverage for the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland is scheduled to air on Sunday at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET on Fox. Flag-to-flag race coverage will also be available via the INDYCAR Radio Network and SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation (Channel 160).

Honda's commanding qualifying performance, led by Felix Rosenqvist Portland pole, positions the manufacturer and its teams favorably for the upcoming race. The results highlight both the speed and durability of Honda's power units, which could be crucial for championship aspirations as the season progresses.