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Has Pato O'Ward's time at the Indy 500 finally arrived?

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Mexican driver Pato O'Ward is the slight favorite to win the Indianapolis 500 .

He has two second -place finishes and $3.16 million in winnings during his three Indy 500 appearances.

Team Penske has been in the spotlight after it was punished for using modified attenuators.

Alex Palou is the reigning IndyCar Series defending champion.

Spanish driver Palou qualified at 231.378 mph in his No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing car to start sixth on the grid Sunday .

Robert Shwartzman will make his Indy 500 debut in his first Indy 500 pole position since 1953 .

The Spaniard said he is going through the best moment of his career, not only in sport, as he enjoys spending time with his 18-month old daughter.