Felix Rosenqvist takes pole position in Portland IndyCar qualifying
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:35 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Felix Rosenqvist secured pole position for the Grand Prix of Portland during qualifying on August 8, 2026. He achieved a fast lap time of 58.428 seconds at the Portland International Raceway, narrowly edging out reigning champion Alex Palou by just 0.0184 seconds. Rosenqvist's late surge in the session emphasized the competitiveness of IndyCar as drivers prepared for the upcoming race. This performance marks a significant moment in Rosenqvist's season as he aims for a strong showing in the event.
- •Rosenqvist's lap time was 58.428 seconds.
- •He finished ahead of Alex Palou by 0.0184 seconds.
- •Qualifying took place on August 8, 2026.
- •The Grand Prix of Portland is hosted at Portland International Raceway.
- 12:35 AMMotorsport.com — Felix Rosenqvist snatches Portland IndyCar pole from Alex Palou by 0.018s
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Felix Rosenqvist snatches Portland IndyCar pole from Alex Palou by 0.018s
"Felix Rosenqvist pulled off a late push to take pole in an intense IndyCar Series qualifying for the Grand Prix of Portland. Flying around Portland International Raceway’s 12-turn, 1.964-mile natural road course, the Swede squeezed out a 58.428s flying lap to take the top spot over reigning and four-time series champion Alex Palou by a narrow 0.0184s. For Rosenqvist, the defending ...Keep reading
"The Meyer Shank Racing driver produced a last-gasp lap to deny the championship leader a seventh pole of the season
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 9, 2026, 12:35 AMFelix Rosenqvist snatches Portland IndyCar pole from Alex Palou by 0.018s
Felix Rosenqvist pulled off a late push to take pole in an intense IndyCar Series qualifying for the Grand Prix of Portland. Flying around Portland International Raceway’s 12-turn, 1.964-mile natural road course, the Swede squeezed out a 58.428s flying lap to take the top spot over reigning and four-time series champion Alex Palou by a narrow 0.0184s. For Rosenqvist, the defending ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 12:35 AMFelix Rosenqvist snatches Portland IndyCar pole from Alex Palou by 0.018s
The Meyer Shank Racing driver produced a last-gasp lap to deny the championship leader a seventh pole of the season
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