How to watch IndyCar 2026 Indy GP: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
It's May, and before IndyCar gets to the big oval for the crown jewel event, there will be a road course race around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing, Graham Rahal, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Photo by: Penske Entertainment
IndyCar is back with Round No. 6 -- the Sonsio Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Road Course. Alex Palou is the defending winner of the event, ultimately sweeping the month as he went on to win the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 as well.
Palou also leads the IndyCar championship standings, 17 points clear of Kyle Kirkwood.
Along with recent tweaks to Fast 6 qualifying on road/street courses, IndyCar officials have also opened up push-to-pass, making it available on all restarts.
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What is the Indy GP weekend schedule?
Friday, May 8
8:00am EST -- Indy NXT practice -- FOX SPORTS 2
9:05am EST -- IndyCar practice -- FOX SPORTS 2
12:00pm EST -- Indy NXT qualifying -- FOX ONE APP
1:05pm EST -- IndyCar practice -- FOX SPORTS 1
4:06pm EST -- Indy NXT race -- FOX SPORTS 2
5:35pm EST -- IndyCar qualifying -- FOX SPORTS 2
Saturday, May 9
11:40am EST -- IndyCar warm-up -- FOX SPORTS 1
2:36pm EST -- Indy NXT race -- FOX SPORTS 2
4:30pm EST -- IndyCar pre-race show -- FOX
4:57pm EST -- IndyCar race green flag (85 laps) -- FOX
How can I watch the Indy GP?
- Date: Saturday, May 9
- Race start time: 4:57pm EST
- Laps: 85 laps
- TV channel: FOX | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options
- Live stream: FOX ONE | In-car cameras on HBO MAX
- Radio: IndyCar Radio
Photos from Indianapolis - Friday
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Indianapolis - Friday, in photos
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Indianapolis - Friday, in photos
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Indianapolis - Friday, in photos
Indianapolis - Friday, in photos
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Who is competing in the IndyCar race at the Indianapolis GP?
| Car No. - Driver | Team | Manufacturer |
| #2 - Josef Newgarden | Team Penske | Chevrolet |
| #3 - Scott McLaughlin | Team Penske | Chevrolet |
| #4 - Caio Collet | AJ Foyt Enterprises | Chevrolet |
| #5 - Pato O'Ward | Arrow McLaren | Chevrolet |
| #6 - Nolan Siegel | Arrow McLaren | Chevrolet |
| #7 - Christian Lundgaard | Arrow McLaren | Chevrolet |
| #8 - Kyffin Simpson | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda |
| #9 - Scott Dixon | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda |
| #10 - Alex Palou | Chip Ganassi Racing | Honda |
| #12 - David Malukas | Team Penske | Chevrolet |
| #14 - Santino Ferrucci | AJ Foyt Enterprises | Chevrolet |
| #15 - Graham Rahal | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing | Honda |
| #18 - Romain Grosjean | Dale Coyne Racing | Honda |
| #19 - Dennis Hauger | Dale Coyne Racing | Honda |
| #20 - Alexander Rossi | Ed Carpenter Racing | Chevrolet |
| #21 - Christian Rasmussen | Ed Carpenter Racing | Chevrolet |
| #26 - Will Power | Andretti Global | Honda |
| #27 - Kyle Kirkwood | Andretti Global | Honda |
| #28 - Marcus Ericsson | Andretti Global | Honda |
| #45 - Louis Foster | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing | Honda |
| #47 - Mick Schumacher | Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing | Honda |
| #60 - Felix Rosenqvist | Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb Agajanian | Honda |
| #66 - Marcus Armstrong | Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb Agajanian | Honda |
| #76 - Rinus VeeKay | Juncos Hollinger Racing | Chevrolet |
| #77 - Sting Ray Robb | Juncos Hollinger Racing | Chevrolet |
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