Palou Claims Pole as Castroneves and Legge Target Historic Milestones at 110th Indy 500
Katherine Legge attempts a unprecedented double duty across IndyCar and NASCAR, while the Indianapolis Motor Speedway prepares for the 110th running of the iconic race.
The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, 24 May 2026, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana. The race will commence at 12:24 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Fox, with live streaming available via fubo. The event features a field of skilled drivers, including nine past winners, competing on one of the world’s most famous motorsport circuits.
Alex Palou has secured pole position for the 2026 race, placing him in a strong starting position. He aims to become the seventh driver in history to win the Indianapolis 500 in back-to-back years. Despite the advantage of starting from the pole, historical data indicates that only five pole-sitters have won the race since 2000, with Simon Pagenaud being the most recent to achieve this feat in 2019.
A significant narrative for the weekend involves Katherine Legge, who is attempting to become the first woman to complete "double duty." This involves competing in both the Indy 500 and the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Legge will start the Indianapolis 500 in the No. 26 spot, marking her first IndyCar race since the 2024 regular season finale. Kyle Larson accomplished this double duty feat last year, while Tony Stewart remains the only driver to finish in the top 10 of both races, doing so in 1999 and 2001.
Helio Castroneves is seeking a record fifth victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Currently tied with Rick Mears, Al Unser, and A.J. Foyt with four career wins, a fifth win would also make him the oldest winner at 51. Takuma Sato, a two-time winner aged 49, could also potentially claim the distinction of oldest winner if he secures a victory this weekend.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, Indiana, will host the 110th running of the race. The event continues to draw global attention, with the starting grid featuring a mix of seasoned champions and rookies. The race begins at 12:24 p.m. ET on Sunday, 24 May 2026, and airs on Fox.
