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Scott McLaughlin clinched pole for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg with a late flying lap of 1:00.5426.
Marcus Ericsson qualified second, narrowly behind McLaughlin by 0.0195s.
Dennis Hauger impressed with a third-place finish for Dale Coyne Racing.
Alex Palou qualified fourth, continuing his title-contending form.
David Malukas secured fifth place in his first race with Team Penske.
Romain Grosjean advanced despite a penalties that affected his best lap.
Q3 group results showed surprises with Newgarden ending last in the final session.
Group results included a notable crash earlier in practice affecting Kirkwood and Power.
New Garden and other drivers faced tough moments in the final rounds of qualifying.
The pole position sets the stage for a competitive season opener in St. Petersburg.

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Scott McLaughlin clinched the pole position for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in the No. 3 Chevrolet, signaling strong pace for Penske.
Rookie Dennis Hauger stunned with a third-place qualifying, marking a standout performance for Dale Coyne Racing.
Marcus Ericsson finished second in the Fast 6, confirming competitive pace for Andretti Global ahead of the season opener.
Alex Palou, the defending champion, qualified fourth, showing consistency among the top contenders.
Will Power, now with Andretti Global, qualified 13th after a challenging weekend and setup adjustments.
Dennis Hauger's third-place result marks him as a potential rookie of the year favorite early in the season.
Romain Grosjean showed pace for Dale Coyne Racing, sharing the spotlight with Hauger in the Fast 6.
The qualifying session featured two Dale Coyne Racing cars in the Fast 6, highlighting a surprising strength for the team.
The race is scheduled for Sunday at noon ET on FOX, with the 1.8-mile, 14-turn circuit featuring downtown St. Pete streets and an airport runway segment.
Hauger's remarkable performance adds an exciting dynamic as the 2026 INDYCAR season begins, with Palou, Ericsson, and Grosjean also pushing for strong results.

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