The Indy 500, a highlight of the motorsport calendar, is here. You can follow the event live over the coming weeks.
Often called `the greatest spectacle in racing`, the event features 33 drivers competing for 200 laps on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis oval. This race is known for its intensity, with some Formula 1 drivers finding it particularly challenging or even daunting.
Defending champion Josef Newgarden aims to make history by becoming the first driver to win the Indy 500 three consecutive times.
Past winners Helio Castroneves, Alexander Rossi, Takuma Sato, Will Power, and Marcus Ericsson are also competing this year. Meanwhile, Alex Palou from Spain currently leads the IndyCar championship standings, having won four out of the first five races in what is typically a very competitive series.
Indy 500 Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for Indianapolis indicates that the main qualifying sessions this weekend and the 109th running of the Indy 500 on Sunday, May 25, are expected to be free of rain. However, some earlier practice sessions during the two weeks may encounter wet conditions.
Indy 500 Schedule
Tuesday May 13: Practice 1 (5:00pm)
Wednesday May 14: Practice 2 (5:00pm)
Thursday May 15: Practice 3 (5:00pm)
Friday May 16: Practice 4 (6:15pm)
Saturday May 17: Practice 5 (1:30pm)
Saturday May 17: Qualifying (4:00pm)
Sunday May 18: Practice 6 (6:00pm)
Sunday May 18: Qualifying (9:00pm)
Monday May 19: Practice 7 (6:00pm)
Friday May 23: Final Practice (4:00pm)
Friday May 23: Pit Stop Challenge (7:30pm)
Sunday May 25: 109TH RUNNING OF THE INDY 500 (5:30pm)
Live broadcasts of all sessions, including comprehensive coverage of the race on Sunday, May 25, are available.
Gilbert Pendleton