Feb. 23, 2026, 9:30 a.m. ET<\/p>\n
The NTT IndyCar Series is ready for the upcoming action at St. Petersburg, marking the first race weekend of the 2026 season. In 2025, Alex Palou won, with Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden rounding out the podium. IndyCar drivers and teams are prepared to take on the first race of the campaign after a long offseason.<\/p>\n
Below, you can find more details about the on-track action at St. Petersburg this weekend!<\/p>\n
IndyCar live today: St. Petersburg<\/p>\n
Here are the upcoming practice, qualifying, and race times for the current race weekend on the IndyCar schedule (all ET).<\/p>\n
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