{"id":137227,"date":"2026-05-23T08:56:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T11:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/inside-line-indianapolis-500-winner\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T08:56:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T11:56:49","slug":"inside-line-indianapolis-500-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/inside-line-indianapolis-500-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Line: Indianapolis 500 Winner?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today\u2019s question:<\/strong> Who will win the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Curt Cavin:<\/strong> At the beginning of the month, I assigned drivers to tiers based on their ability to win Sunday\u2019s race. Only two drivers were included in my top group, and one of them will start 23rd (Josef Newgarden). Newgarden can still win his third \u201c500,\u201d but it will take a lot to go right to climb through this competitive field. A more likely scenario is that my other Tier 1 driver wins from the pole, so it\u2019s Alex Palou (photo, above) or bust for me, and he has done nothing this month to dissuade. If anything, I\u2019m now even more sure of his chance to repeat.<\/p>\n

\"Scott<\/p>\n

Eric Smith:<\/strong> I think this is Scott McLaughlin\u2019s year. Going from a pace lap crash before even taking the green flag last year to winning a year later is the kind of story movies are made of. Indianapolis has a way of testing drivers before rewarding them with glory. McLaughlin (photo, above) has paid his dues and looks ready to strike. He has a fast race car and has reached victory lane twice on ovals, both coming in 2024, at Iowa Speedway and Milwaukee Mile. Plus, if he wins, get ready for a wild celebration.<\/p>\n

\"Scott<\/p>\n

Arni Sribhen:<\/strong> It\u2019s been a quiet May for Scott Dixon. The six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion has methodically done the work his Chip Ganassi Racing team needed in the preparations for \u201cThe Greatest Spectacle in Racing.\u201d Dixon never led any of the speed charts during the month. He went out first and put up a time that got him in the Fast 12 and will start 10th in Sunday\u2019s race. History suggests that 10th isn\u2019t the best starting spot \u2013 only two winners have started 10th (the last being Alexander Rossi in 2016). Front-row starters are the favorites, as the winner has come from the first three starting positions 46 times, but Dixon (photo, above) is poised to do Scott Dixon things on Race Day. I wouldn\u2019t be shocked if Sir Scott added another title \u2013 two-time Indianapolis 500 winner.<\/p>\n

\"David<\/p>\n

Paul Kelly:<\/strong> I\u2019m not going to lie: Before this season, I thought David Malukas might not be ready for a Team Penske seat. But, as usual, I was wrong. Malukas (photo, above) is the highest-ranking Penske driver in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES entering the \u201c500.\u201d And now I\u2019m picking the driver formerly known as \u201cLittle Dave\u201d to earn his first career series victory and deliver the legendary team with its record-extending 21st Indy 500 win in the biggest race of all. There are many reasons for me to believe in Malukas. He has been consistent and fast since practice opened May 12. He finished second here last year in an AJ Foyt Racing car. Team Penske doesn\u2019t boggle pit stops, so that\u2019s another plus for Malukas. Finally, he\u2019s starting third, and 14 \u201c500\u201d winners have come from that spot. Only the pole winner has more wins, with 21. I know this year\u2019s pole winner is that Palou guy, but I\u2019m sticking with Malukas.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n