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Indy 500: New Format for 2026 Qualifying!
16 May
Summary
- New three-round qualifying format debuts Sunday for top rows.
- Qualifying speeds determine starting grid, not single lap times.
- Watch Indy 500 qualifying live on Fox, FS1, FS2, and fubo.
The "Greatest Spectacle in Sports" is approaching, and the path to the 110th running of the Indy 500 includes intense qualifying sessions. Time trials will unfold over two days, with grid positions determined by four-lap average speeds. Qualifying races are scheduled to commence on Saturday, setting positions 16 through 33.
A new three-round format is set for Sunday, intensifying the battle for the crucial front rows. This competition will begin with the Final 15, progress to the Top 12, and conclude with the Firestone Fast Six, which will finalize the top six starting positions.
Fans can tune into the qualifying races and practice sessions live on Fox, FS1, and FS2. Streaming options are available through fubo. The 110th Indy 500 main event is slated for Sunday, May 24, kicking off at 12:30 p.m. from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
