Indy 500 Updated Starting Lineup

Indy 500 Updated Starting Lineup – The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is set for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Defending champion Alex Palou secured the pole with a blistering four-lap average of 232.248 mph.

2026 Indy 500 Pole Winner and Front Row

Alex Palou (#10 Chip Ganassi Racing, Honda) starts on pole, aiming for back-to-back victories. He is joined on the front row by 2016 Indy 500 winner Alexander Rossi (#20 Ed Carpenter Racing, Chevrolet) and David Malukas (#12 Team Penske, Chevrolet).

  • Position 1: Alex Palou (W) – 232.248 mph
  • Position 2: Alexander Rossi (W) – 231.990 mph
  • Position 3: David Malukas – 231.877 mph

Row-by-Row 2026 Indy 500 Starting Grid

Here is the complete official starting lineup for the 33-car field:

Row 1

  1. Alex Palou (#10, Chip Ganassi Racing, Honda) – 232.248 mph
  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 Enterprises, Chevrolet) – 230.846 mph
  3. Pato O’Ward (#5, Arrow McLaren, Chevrolet)

Row 3

  1. Kyffin Simpson (#8, Chip Ganassi Racing)
  2. Conor Daly (#23, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing)
  3. Scott McLaughlin (#3, Team Penske)

Row 4

  1. Scott Dixon (W) (#9, Chip Ganassi Racing)
  2. Rinus VeeKay (#76)
  3. Takuma Sato (W) (#75)

Row 5

  1. Ed Carpenter (#33)
  2. Hélio Castroneves (W) (#06)
  3. Christian Rasmussen (#21, Ed Carpenter Racing)

Row 6

  1. Marcus Armstrong (#11)
  2. Marcus Ericsson (#28)
  3. Christian Lundgaard (#7, Arrow McLaren)

Row 7

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

Row 8

  1. (Additional drivers continue through the field, including rookies and veterans like Romain Grosjean and Katherine Legge in select spots.)

Row 9–11
The final rows include the remaining qualified entries, with two cars (Caio Collet and another) moved to the rear due to technical violations.

Key Highlights and Storylines for USA Fans

  • American Drivers to Watch: Alexander Rossi, Santino Ferrucci, Conor Daly, Ed Carpenter, and others represent strong U.S. talent.
  • Veterans and Rookies: Multiple past winners (Palou, Rossi, Dixon, Sato, Castroneves, Power) mix with four rookies, including Mick Schumacher starting deeper in the field.
  • Team Strength: Chip Ganassi Racing, Team Penske, and Arrow McLaren dominate the top positions.
  • Field Average Speed: Approximately 230.241 mph across the 33 cars.

This grid sets up what promises to be one of the most competitive Indy 500s in recent memory.

Where to Watch the 2026 Indy 500 Live?

  • TV Broadcast: FOX (with a star-studded booth including play-by-play and expert analysts).
  • Streaming: Available on Peacock, NBC Sports app, and other platforms for viewers across the USA.
  • Race Time: Traditionally 12:00 PM ET (check local listings for exact start).

Tune in for what could be another historic run at the Brickyard. For the absolute latest updates, visit the official IndyCar.com or IndianapolisMotorSpeedway.com starting grid pages.