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IndyCar returns for the 2026 Indy GP at the Indianapolis Road Course, with Alex Palou as the defending champion and current points leader. The event features new qualifying tweaks and push-to-pass availability on restarts.
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After a two-week break, 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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The 2026 Indy GP weekend schedule includes various practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and the main race, all held at the Indianapolis Road Course.
The start time for the 2026 Indy GP will be announced closer to the event date, typically scheduled for the afternoon.
The 2026 Indy GP will be broadcast on major sports networks, with specific channels confirmed as the event date approaches.
Alex Palou is currently leading the IndyCar championship standings, 17 points ahead of Kyle Kirkwood.
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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
| 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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