Motorsport · IndyCar Series · 2026

Date & time

24 May 2026, 18:30

Round

7

Location

Speedway, Indiana, United States

"The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" returns to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway for its historic 110th edition, serving as round seven of the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season. The primary challenge for the 33-car field is conquering the brutal 200-lap, 500-mile endurance test around the legendary 2.5-mile oval. The objective for championship leader Álex Palou is to defend his crown and solidify his place among the speedway's legends, while contenders like Kyle Kirkwood and Josef Newgarden look to disrupt his dominant season momentum. Strategically, the goal for the teams during the opening staves is to establish a drafting rhythm and dial in their aerodynamic packages as track temperatures shift throughout the afternoon. The tactical focus for the spotters and strategists will be fuel management and pit stop execution, as a single misstep on pit lane can completely ruin a driver's chances during the frantic closing laps. With this being the first Indy 500 broadcast under a historic new television partnership with Fox, the ultimate goal for every driver on the grid is to survive the treacherous four corners, cross the yard of bricks first, and drink the traditional bottle of milk in Victory Lane. Swede Felix Rosenqvist won the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026, driving the No. 60 Honda for Meyer Shank Racing. In what went down as a legendary battle at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Rosenqvist secured his first career Indy 500 victory by executing an outside pass on David Malukas at the yard of bricks to finish just 0.0233 seconds ahead—marking the closest finish in the 110-year history of the race