Indy 500 Live Coverage and Updates

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts the 110th Indy 500. Keep track of the action as our experts from The Athletic provide updates. You can watch the event on Fox or stream it on Fubo.

Early Incidents and Highlights

A significant wreck occurred on Lap 19. Ryan Hunter-Reay lost control, resulting in contact with Katherine Legge. Legge’s participation ended, and she’ll shift focus to the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte. The event is under yellow, but leaders stayed clear.

Current Standings

• Alexander Rossi
• Álex Palou
• Felix Rosenqvist
• David Malukas
• Santino Ferrucci

Lap 18 honored Kyle Busch with a silent tribute on the broadcast.

Lead Changes and Notable Moves

Álex Palou and Alexander Rossi continually swap the lead position. Josef Newgarden, starting from 23rd, quickly climbed to 16th. Rossi, undeterred by injury, competes strongly.

Beginning of the Race

Álex Palou led at the start, briefly losing then regaining the lead from Rossi. The pace lap featured the ceremonial “Drivers, start your engines” by Roger Penske.

Expectations and Historical Context

Álex Palou aims for a second Indy 500 victory, potentially joining a distinguished group of drivers who have won multiple times.

Four-time winners: A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears, Hélio Castroneves
Three-time winners: Louis Meyer, Wilbur Shaw, Mauri Rose, Johnny Rutherford, Bobby Unser, Dario Franchitti
Two-time winners: Tommy Milton, Bill Vukovich, Rodger Ward, Gordon Johncock, Emerson Fittipaldi, Al Unser Jr., Arie Luyendyk, Dan Wheldon, Juan Pablo Montoya, Takuma Sato, Josef Newgarden

Race Location

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, established in 1909, accommodates 400,000 spectators and has hosted the Indy 500 since 1991.