Indy 500 Starting Grid Driver List

Indy 500 Starting Grid Driver List – The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 took place on May 24, 2026, at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Defending champion Alex Palou earned the pole position with a blazing four-lap average of 232.248 mph. Here’s everything American racing fans need to know about the starting lineup.

2026 Indy 500 Starting Grid by Row

Row 1

  1. Alex Palou (#10, Chip Ganassi Racing, Honda) – 232.248 mph (Pole)
  2. Alexander Rossi (#20, Ed Carpenter Racing, 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 Racing, 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)
  2. Conor Daly (#23, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, Chevrolet)
  3. Scott McLaughlin (#3, Team Penske, Chevrolet)

Row 4

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

Row 5

  1. Ed Carpenter (#33, Ed Carpenter Racing, Chevrolet)
  2. Hélio Castroneves (#06, Meyer Shank Racing, Honda)
  3. Christian Rasmussen (#21, Ed Carpenter Racing, Chevrolet)

Row 6

  1. Marcus Armstrong
  2. Marcus Ericsson
  3. Christian Lundgaard

Row 7

  1. Will Power (#1, Team Penske, Chevrolet)
  2. Nolan Siegel
  3. Louis Foster

Row 8-11 (Continuing the field)
Subsequent rows included drivers such as Ryan Hunter-Reay, Josef Newgarden, and others filling out the 33-car field. Caio Collet and Jack Harvey started at the back due to technical penalties.

Key Highlights from the 2026 Indy 500 Grid

  • Front Row Strength: Three different teams represented on the front row, with Palou aiming for back-to-back wins.
  • American Drivers: 12 U.S. drivers in the field, including fan favorites like Rossi, Ferrucci, Daly, and Newgarden.
  • Veterans and Rookies: Nine former winners, multiple Indianapolis 500 champions (including Castroneves and Dixon), and four rookies.
  • Team Distribution: Strong showings from Chip Ganassi Racing, Team Penske, and Arrow McLaren.

Where to Find the Official 2026 Indy 500 Starting Lineup?

For the complete official PDF with all details, visit the IndyCar website or download directly from their media resources. Major sports outlets like NBC Sports, FOX Sports, Autoweek, and IndyStar also provide updated grids, printable versions, and race day maps.

Why the Indy 500 Starting Grid Matters?

The starting position at the Brickyard can significantly impact race strategy on the 2.5-mile oval. Front-row starters often have an early advantage, but history shows strong runs from the middle and back of the pack are possible with smart pit stops and clean racing.

Fans across the USA can relive the excitement through official replays and highlights on FOX or Peacock. The 2026 race delivered classic “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” drama.