The field for the 2025 Indianapolis 500 will be led to the green flag by rookie Robert Shwartzman. The former reserve driver in Formula 1 stunned in qualifying last week to become the rare rookie to land the pole position.

The Indianapolis 500 will be even tougher for Scott McLaughlin and Team Penske to win, with the drivers having new strategists to work with.

With three major events on one day, For The Win's racing experts elected to rank them. So here is our official ranking of the Monaco GP, Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600, based on their current formats, quality and watchability.

Josef Newgarden thinks he still can win a third straight Indy 500, even after this week's penalty. "I just see a bigger mountain," he says.

If you find yourself this weekend asking if Felix Rosenqvist is an alum of Texas A&M (he’s not), you can thank a unique sponsorship between the racer and university for the upcoming Indianapolis 500.

"Motorsports Christmas" takes place this weekend with three prestigious races on tap. Here's a preview for the Monaco GP, Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600.