Indy 500 Starting Grid 2026 Schedule

Indy 500 Starting Grid 2026 Schedule – The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge delivered high drama on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Fans across the USA tuned in for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” and the official 2026 Indy 500 starting grid and complete schedule are now available from trusted sources like IndyCar.com and the IMS website.

Whether you’re searching for the Indy 500 2026 starting grid, the full weekend timeline, or how to catch replays, this guide has everything you need. All times are in Eastern Time (ET) for U.S. viewers.

2026 Indy 500 Starting Grid: Official Lineup and Pole Position

Alex Palou secured his second Indianapolis 500 pole (and first as defending champion) with a blistering 4-lap average of 232.248 mph in the No. 10 Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing. He led the field to green alongside Alexander Rossi and David Malukas.

Here is the complete official 2026 Indy 500 starting grid (post-qualifying adjustments applied for technical infractions on two cars):

Row 1

  1. Alex Palou (#10, Chip Ganassi Racing, Honda) – 232.248 mph
  2. Alexander Rossi (#20, ECR, Chevrolet) – 231.990 mph
  3. David Malukas (#12, Team Penske, Chevrolet) – 231.877 mph

Row 2

  1. Felix Rosenqvist (#60, Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb-Agajanian, Honda) – 231.375 mph
  2. Santino Ferrucci (#14, A.J. Foyt Enterprises, Chevrolet) – 230.846 mph
  3. Pato O’Ward (#5, Arrow McLaren, Chevrolet) – 230.442 mph

Row 3

  1. Kyffin Simpson (#8, Chip Ganassi Racing, Honda) – 230.883 mph
  2. Conor Daly (#23, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, Chevrolet) – 230.712 mph
  3. Scott McLaughlin (#3, Team Penske, Chevrolet) – 230.577 mph

Row 4

  1. Scott Dixon (#9, Chip Ganassi Racing, Honda)
  2. Rinus VeeKay (#76, Juncos Hollinger Racing)
  3. Takuma Sato (#75, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing)

Row 5

  1. Ed Carpenter (#33, ECR)
  2. Hélio Castroneves (#06, Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb-Agajanian)
  3. Christian Rasmussen (#21, ECR)

Row 6

  1. Marcus Armstrong (#66, Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb-Agajanian)
  2. Marcus Ericsson (#28, Andretti Global)
  3. Christian Lundgaard (#7, Arrow McLaren)

Row 7

  1. Will Power (#26, Andretti Global)
  2. Nolan Siegel (#6, Arrow McLaren)
  3. Louis Foster (#45, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing)

Row 8

  1. Ryan Hunter-Reay (#31, Arrow McLaren)
  2. Josef Newgarden (#2, Team Penske)
  3. Romain Grosjean (#18, Dale Coyne Racing)

Row 9

  1. Kyle Kirkwood (#27, Andretti Global w/ Curb-Agajanian)
  2. Katherine Legge (#11, HMD Motorsports w/ AJ Foyt Racing)
  3. Mick Schumacher (#47, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing)

Row 10

  1. Graham Rahal (#15, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing)
  2. Dennis Hauger (#19, Dale Coyne Racing)
  3. Jacob Abel (#51, Abel Motorsports)

Row 11

  1. Sting Ray Robb (#77, Juncos Hollinger Racing)
  2. Caio Collet (#4, A.J. Foyt Enterprises)
  3. Jack Harvey (#24, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing)

Note: Caio Collet and Jack Harvey started at the back after technical violations. Full details and live grid views are on the official IMS site.

Full 2026 Indianapolis 500 Weekend Schedule Overview

The Month of May at IMS featured practice, qualifying, Carb Day, and the main event. Key dates included:

  • May 12–15: Practice sessions (Fast Friday on May 15)
  • May 16–17: Time Trials / Qualifying
  • May 22: Carb Day (final practice + Pit Stop Challenge)
  • May 23: 500 Festival Parade
  • May 24: Race Day

Indy 500 2026 Race Day Schedule: Sunday, May 24 Timeline (All Times ET)

Gates opened early for the sold-out crowd. Here’s the official minute-by-minute race day schedule:

  • 6:00 AM: Gates Open
  • 8:45 AM – 10:10 AM: Borg-Warner Trophy March to the Bricks
  • 9:00 AM: Cars to Pit Lane + 500 Festival Princess Laps
  • 9:30 AM: Celebrity Red Carpet
  • 10:30 AM: Cars to Grid on Frontstretch
  • 10:40 AM: Former Winners Lap
  • 10:56 AM: Historic Cars Lap
  • 11:25 AM: Military Appreciation Lap
  • 11:47 AM: Driver Introductions
  • 12:11 PM: “God Bless America”
  • 12:20 PM: National Anthem
  • 12:29 PM: “Drivers, to your cars”
  • 12:36 PM: “Back Home Again in Indiana”
  • 12:38 PM: Command to Start Engines (given by Roger Penske)
  • 12:45 PM: Green Flag – 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500

How to Watch the 2026 Indy 500 in the USA: TV Channel and Streaming?

  • TV: Live coverage on FOX starting at 10:00 AM ET (pre-race), with the green flag at 12:45 PM ET. FOX Deportes carried Spanish-language coverage.
  • Streaming: FOX Sports app, FOXSports.com, Fubo, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, and INDYCAR LIVE.
  • Radio: IndyCar Radio Network (SiriusXM, app, or local affiliates).

Post-race highlights, full results, and replays are now available on FOX Sports and IndyCar.com.

2026 Indy 500 Results and Quick Highlights

Felix Rosenqvist (#60, Meyer Shank Racing) won in the closest finish in Indy 500 history—beating David Malukas by just 0.0233 seconds after a thrilling one-lap shootout. The race featured a record 70 lead changes. Alex Palou led the most laps (59) but finished 7th.

Official Sources for Indy 500 2026 Grid, Schedule & Results

  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Live Grid and Schedule
  • IndyCar.com: Full starting grid and results at indycar.com

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