Louis Foster claims pole position at IndyCar race in Markham
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 12:09 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Louis Foster secured pole position for the IndyCar Series race taking place in Markham, Ontario, this Sunday. Christian Lundgaard will start alongside him on the front row. Alex Palou, the series points leader, incurred a crash during qualifying and will start 11th, marking a rare exit from the top 10. Several other drivers, including Caio Collet and Will Power, faced issues during qualifying and practice sessions. The race features a 90-lap format on a new 12-turn course, with coverage starting at noon ET.
- •Louis Foster and Christian Lundgaard start first and second in the grid.
- •Alex Palou crashes and starts in 11th position.
- •Caio Collet and Will Power also faced crashes during qualifying.
- •The race is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, with a green flag at 12:22 p.m.
- •The event is on a 12-turn, 2.19-mile layout.
- 12:09 AMYahoo Sports — IndyCar starting grid at Markham: Pole position, qualifying results, start time
"The IndyCar Series makes its first visit to the streets of Markham, Ontario: Leaderboard, starting grid, pole position, start time, where to watch.
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