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The 2026 Indy 500 provided another thrilling day of competition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with many of IndyCar’s top competitors vying for one of motorsports’ most coveted trophies. The field for this year’s event included prominent drivers such as Álex Palou, Josef Newgarden, Pato O’Ward, and Scott Dixon, attracting a large crowd to the iconic track for the traditional Memorial Day weekend spectacle.
This year’s race weekend also carried a somber atmosphere following the unfortunate passing of NASCAR star Kyle Busch on May 21, at the age of 41. Tributes to Busch were observed across the motorsports community during the Memorial Day weekend events, including at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where driver Romain Grosjean paid homage to Busch with a distinctive car design inspired by the No. 18. In a further tribute, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway illuminated the track pylon on Lap 18 in memory of the late NASCAR champion.
The event also saw the presence of several well-known personalities throughout the weekend. Among them was Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who took on the role of the Indy 500’s grand marshal and delivered the renowned “Drivers, start your engines” proclamation prior to the race’s commencement.
Following hours of exhilarating, high-speed racing action, several incidents, and nail-biting moments towards the end, the 2026 Indy 500 concluded with the declaration of a champion before an enthusiastic audience in Indianapolis. Below, find the latest updates on the victorious driver, the final standings, and information on how fans can view a replay of the race.
How Can I Rewatch the 2026 Indy 500?
Race enthusiasts can catch a replay of the 2026 Indy 500 on FOX and FOX One after the event concludes. Comprehensive race replays, highlight reels, and condensed versions of the coverage are also accessible via FOXSports.com, the FOX Sports application, and INDYCAR’s official digital channels.
The race was broadcast live on FOX on May 24, 2026, with preliminary coverage starting at 10 a.m. ET, and the green flag signaling the start of the race at 12:45 p.m. ET. Viewers also had the option to stream the event through live TV subscription services that offer FOX, such as Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and DIRECTV Stream.
Who Won the Indy 500?
Swedish racing driver Felix Rosenqvist emerged as the victor of the 2026 Indianapolis 500, securing the most significant win of his IndyCar career in the 110th edition of this prestigious race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Meyer Shank Racing driver had demonstrated impressive speed throughout the month of May, qualifying in fourth position for the race after having previously led the “Fast Friday” practice session with a lap exceeding 233 mph.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 16: #60: Felix Rosenqvist, Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian Honda poses for a studio portrait during the NTT INDYCAR Series The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 – Practice & Previews on May 16, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael L. Levitt/Lumen via Getty Images)
This triumph marks Rosenqvist’s inaugural Indy 500 win, following several near-misses in recent years, including a fourth-place finish in 2025. He was previously recognized as IndyCar Rookie of the Year in 2019 and achieved his first series victory at Road America in 2020.
Who Were the Top Racers in the Indy 500 Lineup?
The roster for the 2026 Indy 500 included many of IndyCar’s most celebrated athletes, such as the reigning champion Palou, Newgarden, O’Ward, Dixon, and the four-time Indy 500 winner Hélio Castroneves. Other distinguished participants were Alexander Rossi, David Malukas, Conor Daly, Katherine Legge, and former Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher, who made his debut in the Indy 500.