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Louis Foster secures pole position at IndyCar's Markham event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:49 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Louis Foster secures pole position at IndyCar's Markham event

Summary

Louis Foster of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing claimed pole position during qualifying for the inaugural IndyCar race in Markham, Ontario, set for tomorrow. Foster outpaced his competitors with a lap time of 1:13:2383. Consistently strong throughout practice sessions, he finished first in the second session following a third-place finish earlier in the day. Notable competitors such as Christian Lundgaard and Scott McLaughlin will start alongside him, with Lundgaard qualifying second and McLaughlin in fourth. The race will begin at 12 p.m. EST.

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Key Details

•Foster's lap time of 1:13:2383 earns him pole position.
•Lundgaard qualifies second, McLaughlin fourth.
•The inaugural race in Markham starts tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST.
•Foster finished third in the first practice session.
•Alex Palou struggled, finishing 12th in qualifying.

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5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Louis Foster Just Got Pole at Markham

What they're saying

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After what seemed to be a disastrous day yesterday, the NTT IndyCar Series took to the streets of Markham, Ontario, for the first time today. Today’s schedule saw both practices and qualifying, in preparation for tomorrows inaugural race. One driver in particular found his sweet spot on this track: RLL’s Louis Foster. Sister consistently remained…
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