The 2026 IndyCar GP will take place at the Indianapolis Road Course on the weekend of May 9, after a two-week break. This event, marking the sixth round of the season, will feature an exciting format that includes practices, qualifying sessions, and the main race.
Alex Palou, the defending champion of the event, will seek to repeat his success from 2025, where he managed to win both the GP and the prestigious Indianapolis 500. Currently, Palou leads the championship standings, with a 17-point advantage over Kyle Kirkwood.
Weekend Schedule for the Indy GP
Friday, May 8:
- 8:00 AM EST – Indy NXT Practice (FOX SPORTS 2)
- 9:05 AM EST – IndyCar Practice (FOX SPORTS 2)
- 12:00 PM EST – Indy NXT Qualifying (FOX ONE APP)
- 1:05 PM EST – IndyCar Practice (FOX SPORTS 1)
- 4:06 PM EST – Indy NXT Race (FOX SPORTS 2)
- 5:35 PM EST – IndyCar Qualifying (FOX SPORTS 2)
Saturday, May 9:
- 11:40 AM EST – IndyCar Warm-Up (FOX SPORTS 1)
- 2:36 PM EST – Indy NXT Race (FOX SPORTS 2)
- 4:30 PM EST – IndyCar Pre-Race Show (FOX)
- 4:57 PM EST – Start of the IndyCar Race (85 laps) (FOX)
Where to Watch the Indy GP
Date: Saturday, May 9
Start Time: 4:57 PM EST
Laps: 85
TV Channel: FOX | TSN (Canada) | International viewing options available
Live Broadcast: FOX ONE | Onboard Cameras on HBO MAX
Radio: IndyCar Radio
Participants of the Indy GP
The IndyCar grid will consist of prominent drivers such as Josef Newgarden (Team Penske), Scott McLaughlin (Team Penske), and the aforementioned Alex Palou (Chip Ganassi Racing). Other notable names include Pato O’Ward (Arrow McLaren) and Graham Rahal (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing).
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
