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2026 Indy 500 Row by Row Lineup – The 2026 Indianapolis 500 delivered one of the most anticipated starting grids in recent years. With Alex Palou claiming pole position and a stacked field of veterans, rising stars, and rookies, the row-by-row lineup set the stage for the 110th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” on May 24 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
U.S. fans across the country tuned in on FOX as the 33-car field rolled off for the traditional Memorial Day weekend classic. Whether you’re planning your race pool, printing a track map, or reliving the pre-race excitement, this complete 2026 Indy 500 row-by-row lineup comes straight from official IndyCar sources.
2026 Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Recap
Qualifying for the 2026 Indy 500 featured high drama, four-lap runs, and post-qual technical inspections. Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing earned his second pole in four years with a blistering 232.248 mph average. American drivers like Alexander Rossi and David Malukas locked in the front row, while penalties bumped two cars to the rear of the field.
The official starting lineup reflects these results, with Cars #4 (Caio Collet) and #24 (Jack Harvey) moved to the back per IndyCar rules.
Complete 2026 Indy 500 Row-by-Row Starting Grid
Here is the full, official row-by-row lineup for the 2026 Indianapolis 500, complete with starting position, driver, car number, team, engine, and qualifying speed (where available). All data is sourced directly from IndyCar and verified news outlets.
Row 1
- Position 1: Alex Palou (#10, Chip Ganassi Racing, Honda) – 232.248 mph
- Position 2: Alexander Rossi (#20, Ed Carpenter Racing, Chevrolet) – 231.990 mph
- Position 3: David Malukas (#12, Team Penske, Chevrolet) – 231.877 mph
Row 2
- Position 4: Felix Rosenqvist (#60, Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb-Agajanian, Honda) – 231.375 mph
- Position 5: Santino Ferrucci (#14, AJ Foyt Racing, Chevrolet) – 230.846 mph
- Position 6: Pato O’Ward (#5, Arrow McLaren, Chevrolet) – 230.442 mph
Row 3
- Position 7: Kyffin Simpson (#8, Chip Ganassi Racing, Honda) – 230.883 mph
- Position 8: Conor Daly (#23, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, Chevrolet) – 230.712 mph
- Position 9: Scott McLaughlin (#3, Team Penske, Chevrolet) – 230.577 mph
Row 4
- Position 10: Scott Dixon (#9, Chip Ganassi Racing, Honda) – 230.347 mph
- Position 11: Rinus VeeKay (#76, Juncos Hollinger Racing, Chevrolet) – 229.585 mph
- Position 12: Takuma Sato (#75, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Honda) – 230.995 mph (adjusted position)
Row 5
- Position 13: Ed Carpenter (#33, Ed Carpenter Racing, Chevrolet) – 230.829 mph
- Position 14: Helio Castroneves (#06, Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb-Agajanian, Honda) – 230.811 mph
- Position 15: Christian Rasmussen (#21, Ed Carpenter Racing, Chevrolet) – 230.705 mph
Row 6
- Position 16: Marcus Armstrong (#66, Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb-Agajanian, Honda) – 230.701 mph
- Position 17: Marcus Ericsson (#28, Andretti Global, Honda) – 230.667 mph
- Position 18: Christian Lundgaard (#7, Arrow McLaren, Chevrolet) – 230.661 mph
Row 7
- Position 19: Will Power (#26, Andretti Global, Honda) – 230.279 mph
- Position 20: Nolan Siegel (#6, Arrow McLaren, Chevrolet) – 230.213 mph
- Position 21: Louis Foster (#45, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Honda) – 230.212 mph
Row 8
- Position 22: Ryan Hunter-Reay (#31, Arrow McLaren, Chevrolet) – 230.202 mph
- Position 23: Josef Newgarden (#2, Team Penske, Chevrolet) – 230.165 mph
- Position 24: Romain Grosjean (#18, Dale Coyne Racing, Honda) – 229.791 mph
Row 9
- Position 25: Kyle Kirkwood (#27, Andretti Global, Honda) – 229.607 mph
- Position 26: Katherine Legge (#11, HMD Motorsports w/ AJ Foyt Racing, Chevrolet) – 229.456 mph
- Position 27: Mick Schumacher (R) (#47, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Honda) – 229.450 mph
Row 10
- Position 28: Graham Rahal (#15, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Honda) – 229.017 mph
- Position 29: Dennis Hauger (R) (#19, Dale Coyne Racing, Honda) – 228.982 mph
- Position 30: Jacob Abel (R) (#51, Abel Motorsports, Chevrolet) – 228.169 mph
Row 11
- Position 31: Sting Ray Robb (#77, Juncos Hollinger Racing, Chevrolet) – 226.572 mph
- Position 32: Caio Collet (R) (#4, AJ Foyt Racing, Chevrolet) – 230.539 mph (started rear due to technical infraction)
- Position 33: Jack Harvey (#24, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, Chevrolet) – 229.207 mph (started rear due to technical infraction)
Note: Per IndyCar rules, Cars #4 and #24 started at the rear of the field, with Collet ahead of Harvey.
Key Storylines from the 2026 Indy 500 Grid
Defending champion Alex Palou started on pole and was joined on the front row by 2016 winner Alexander Rossi and rising star David Malukas. Veterans like Scott Dixon, Helio Castroneves, and Josef Newgarden brought decades of experience, while four rookies (Mick Schumacher, Dennis Hauger, Jacob Abel, and Caio Collet) added fresh excitement to the 33-car field.
American drivers were well-represented throughout the grid, giving U.S. fans plenty to cheer for from coast to coast.
Download the Official 2026 Indy 500 Starting Lineup PDF
For the cleanest printable version or to share with friends, download the official IndyCar starting lineup PDF directly here: IndyCar 2026 Starting Lineup PDF.
You can also view the interactive grid with photos and radio frequencies on the official IndyCar site.
Why the 2026 Indy 500 Row-by-Row Lineup Mattered?
In IndyCar racing, starting position is everything on the 2.5-mile oval at IMS. Front-row cars had the best shot at early track position, while mid-pack and back-row drivers faced the challenge of working through traffic. This grid delivered exactly the kind of drama American motorsports fans love.
If you’re looking for race results, highlights, or more 2026 IndyCar news, check back with official sources like IndyCar.com or the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Let us know in the comments which driver you were rooting for from this lineup!