The 2026 season opener of the IndyCar Racing championship from the Streets of St. Petersburg showcases the best the sport has to offer on Sunday.

The IndyCar Series by Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is the official season-opening race of the 2026 IndyCar championship season, starting on Sunday afternoon. This will be the second race of the day, with the Indy NXT Series race preceding this one at 10:00 a.m. ET. That race is more to tune in to see the future of IndyCar, while this will be the time to tune into the big leagues. The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg comes to you live from St. Petersburg, FL, which is a 1.8-mile track with 14 turns. This course is bumpy, with the city streets being a big feature. This track incorporates St. Petersburg’s streets and the runway at the local Albert Whitted Airport. This race is 45 laps and 81 miles round trip. There are many quick turns, and heavy braking will be difficult to master for racers at any level. Seeing the greatest in the world perform these feats almost becomes an art form at this level.

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Race Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026

Race Time: 12:00 p.m. ET

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TV: FOX Sports 1

Location: Streets of St. Petersburg – St. Petersburg, FL

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This racing weekend started with the first practice session on Friday, while the standout second practice on Saturday was Christian Lundgaard, who posted the fastest time. He was followed by Marcus Armstrong and Alex Palou. The latter was last year’s winner of this race. Unfortunately, Will Power and Christian Rasmussen both crashed in this practice round. This track can come for anyone at any time. Saturday’s qualifying round saw Scott McLaughlin take the pole position, and the last time he started the season first was in 2022. Marcus Ericsson followed McLaughlin, while rookie Dennis Hauger came in third. What other surprises will be in store for us come race day this afternoon?

What Time Is The Streets of St. Petersburg of IndyCar Series?

The Streets of St. Petersburg of IndyCar Series will take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great IndyCar Series action.

What Channel Is the Streets of St. Petersburg of IndyCar Series On?

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