Herta takes pole position for IndyCar street race in Toronto

Seeking his first win of the season, the Andretti Global driver will start Sunday alongside Andretti teammate Kyle Kirkwood, who posted a lap of 59.6375. Meyer Shank’s Felix Rosenqvist was third in 59.8252.

Championship leader Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing will start 18th after being penalized for interference during the first segment of qualifying.

“I don’t agree, but that’s the way it is,” Palou said. “It doesn’t help, that’s for sure. As long as I have a fast car with me tomorrow, it’s frustrating, but that’s the way it is.”

Defending champion Christian Lundgaard and four-time champion Scott Dixon failed to advance from the first round of qualifying.

A fractured right thumb has ruled Arrow McLaren driver Alexander Rossi out of the race, handing Frenchman Théo Pourchaire his sixth start of the season.

Rossi was injured in practice Friday when his car hit a tire barrier and skidded into a concrete wall. Pourchaire arrived at Toronto Pearson less than two hours before qualifying and set a 1:01.6071 lap in the No. 7 Chevrolet. He will start 26th.

The race will be the first street event for the hybrid powertrains introduced two weeks ago at Mid-Ohio.