{"id":174107,"date":"2026-03-01T18:40:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T18:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/174107\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T18:40:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T18:40:40","slug":"indycar-series-leaderboard-in-firestone-grand-prix-of-st-petersburg-alex-palou-looks-good-scott-dixon-will-power-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/174107\/","title":{"rendered":"IndyCar Series leaderboard in Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg: Alex Palou looks good; Scott Dixon, Will Power off"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indycar.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:IndyCar Series;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">IndyCar Series<\/a> season rolls off the starting line today with the Firestone Grand Prix of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpstpete.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:St. Petersburg, Fla.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">St. Petersburg, Fla.<\/a>, a 100-lap race on a 1.8-mile, 14-turn circuit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/search\/?q=Scott+McLaughlin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Scott McLaughlin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Scott McLaughlin<\/a> starts from the pole position, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/search\/?q=Marcus+Ericsson\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Marcus Ericsson;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Marcus Ericsson<\/a> beside him on the front row. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/search\/?q=Dale+Coyne+Racing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dale Coyne Racing;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dale Coyne Racing<\/a> had a strong qualifying effort, with rookie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/search\/?q=Dennis+Hauger\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dennis Hauger;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dennis Hauger<\/a> 3rd and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/search\/?q=Romain+Grosjean\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Romain Grosjean;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Romain Grosjean<\/a> 6th. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indycar.com\/Drivers\/Alex-Palou\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Alex Palou;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Alex Palou<\/a> \u2014 who is seeking his fourth consecutive drivers&#8217; championship and second straight win at St. Pete \u2014 qualified 4th.<\/p>\n<p>We will have leaderboard updates and highlights, throughout, so please remember to refresh.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Up to the moment: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indycar.com\/leaderboard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Keep track of the IndyCar Series leaderboard;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Keep track of the IndyCar Series leaderboard<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Unhappy birthday: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/story\/sports\/motor\/2026\/03\/01\/indycar-will-powers-andretti-global-debut-ends-in-st-petersburg-crash\/88934048007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Will Power&#039;s Andretti Global debut race ends early;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Will Power&#8217;s Andretti Global debut race ends early <\/a><\/p>\n<p>IndyCar leaderboard today on Lap 40: Scott Dixon makes wall contact<\/p>\n<p>Coming out of the pits, a wheel nut comes loose for <a href=\"http:\/\/scottdixon.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Scott Dixon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Scott Dixon<\/a> and he makes contact. Caution.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indycar.com\/Drivers\/Alex-Palou\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Alex Palou;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Alex Palou<\/a> is in a strong position by taking advantage of the battle between <a href=\"https:\/\/marcusericsson.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Marcus Ericsson;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Marcus Ericsson<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scott-mclaughlin.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Scott McLaughlin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Scott McLaughlin<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/patricioowardshop.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pato O&#039;Ward;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Pato O&#8217;Ward<\/a> runs over an air hose leaving his pit, but that is not an automatic penalty anymore.<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar leaderboard today on Lap 24: Will Power makes contact, is off track on his birthday<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.12willpower.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Will Power;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Will Power<\/a>, on his 45th birthday and in his <a href=\"https:\/\/andrettiglobal.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Andretti Global;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Andretti Global<\/a> debut, makes contact and is out of the car.<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar leaderboard today on Lap 15: Who is leading the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg?<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar leaderboard today on Lap 12: David Malukas suffers shredded tire<\/p>\n<p>Race restarts on Lap 6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mickschumacher.ms\/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mick Schumacher;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Mick Schumacher<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/santinoferrucci.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Santino Ferrucci;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Santino Ferrucci<\/a> are off track.<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar leaderboard today on Lap 1: Who is leading the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scott-mclaughlin.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Scott McLaughlin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Scott McLaughlin<\/a> holds the lead, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indycar.com\/Drivers\/Alex-Palou\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Alex Palou;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Alex Palou<\/a> passes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indynxt.com\/Drivers\/Dennis-Hauger\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dennis Hauger;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dennis Hauger<\/a> for 3rd. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indycar.com\/Drivers\/Marcus-Armstrong\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Marcus Armstrong;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Marcus Armstrong<\/a> moves from 7th to 4th. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mickschumacher.ms\/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mick Schumacher;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Mick Schumacher<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/santinoferrucci.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Santino Ferrucci;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Santino Ferrucci<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stingrayrobb.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sting Ray Robb;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Sting Ray Robb<\/a> get together. Caution.<\/p>\n<p>When does the IndyCar Series race in St. Petersburg today? When is the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg?<\/p>\n<p>(All times ET; all IndyCar sessions are on IndyCar Live, IndyCar Radio and Sirius XM Channel 218)<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Today, March 1<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">9 a.m.: IndyCar warmup, FS1<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Noon: IndyCar race, Fox (green flag scheduled for 12:29 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>Where can I watch the IndyCar race at St. Petersburg? How to watch Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg?<\/p>\n<p>TV: Coverage begins at noon ET, Sunday, March 1, 2026, on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/motor\/indycar\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Fox;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Fox<\/a>. Green flag is scheduled for 12:29 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/story\/sports\/motor\/2025\/01\/15\/will-buxton-formula-1-fox-sports-indycar-booth-play-by-play-announcer\/77704876007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Will Buxton;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Will Buxton<\/a> is the play-by-play voice, with analysts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/story\/sports\/motor\/2025\/01\/13\/indycar-james-hinchcliffe-finalizes-fox-broadcast-booth-role-analyst-will-buxton-townsend-bell\/77673212007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:James Hinchcliffe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">James Hinchcliffe<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/story\/sports\/motor\/2025\/01\/09\/indycar-analyst-townsend-bell-shares-photo-of-home-destroyed-in-wildfire\/77585395007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Townsend Bell;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Townsend Bell<\/a>. Kevin Lee and Jack Harvey are the pit reporters.<\/p>\n<p>Who won the pole position for IndyCar at St. Petersburg? IndyCar starting grid today for Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>(with starting position and driver)<\/p>\n<p>Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg race day is also Will Power&#8217;s 45th birthday<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/search\/?q=will+power\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Will Power;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Will Power<\/a>, the winner of 45 IndyCar races and one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com\/events\/indy500\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Indianapolis 500;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Indianapolis 500<\/a>, makes his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/search\/?q=Andretti+Global\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Andretti Global;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Andretti Global<\/a> debut.<\/p>\n<p>Nikita Johnson wins Indy NXT race at St. PetersburgIndyCar Series warm-up leaderboard for Firestone Grand Prix of St. PetersburgWho won at St. Petersburg in 2025? 2025 IndyCar results at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indycar.com\/Drivers\/Alex-Palou\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Alex Palou;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Alex Palou<\/a> beat <a href=\"https:\/\/chipganassiracing.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Chip Ganassi Racing;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Chip Ganassi Racing<\/a> teammate <a href=\"http:\/\/scottdixon.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Scott Dixon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Scott Dixon<\/a> to finish line by 2+ seconds, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teampenske.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Team Penske;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Team Penske<\/a>&#8216;s <a href=\"https:\/\/josefnewgarden.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Josef Newgarden;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Josef Newgarden<\/a> completing the podium.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>How can I stream the IndyCar race at St. Petersburg today? How can I stream the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:FoxSports.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">FoxSports.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/mobile\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Fox Sports app;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Fox Sports app<\/a><\/p>\n<p>How can I listen to IndyCar race at St. Petersburg today?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siriusxm.com\/channels\/siriusxm-indycar-nation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:IndyCar Nation;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">IndyCar Nation<\/a> is on SiriusXM Channel 218, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indycarlive.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:IndyCar Live;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">IndyCar Live<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indycar.com\/Radio\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:IndyCar Radio Network;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">IndyCar Radio Network<\/a> (check affiliates for each race)<\/p>\n<p>Will it rain today during the IndyCar race Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg?<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Sunday: Partly cloudy with a high in the low 70s.<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar push-to-pass, tire allocation for Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg today<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Tires: Teams must use one set of primary tires (slower, longer lasting) and two sets of alternate tires (faster, wear out faster) on street courses. Previously, teams were required to use just one set of alternates during the race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Push-to-pass: 150 total seconds in bursts of up to 15 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>1 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>(From left): Pato O&#8217;Ward, Alex Palou, Josef Newgarden, IndyCar Series drivers for the 2026 season<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ca61a48d313ac7c2b8cb32fb36d2708b.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>1 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>(From left): Pato O&#8217;Ward, Alex Palou, Josef Newgarden, IndyCar Series drivers for the 2026 season<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ac847cd60836c3c331dc4c7ad707cdd5.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>2 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7f5208a4258b44dc8a3e0ca181c23f8c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>3 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Dennis Hauger, Dale Coyne Racing driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8c991b63f29606a1df652b76cb95b529.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>4 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Alexander Rossi, Ed Carpenter Racing driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bb99b2d4e2e8a0bc7721a0005b61461d.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>5 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Marcus Ericsson, Andretti Global driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4283994db91181a5be8e1761ab8847ba.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>6 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Kyle Kirkwood, Andretti Global driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bfd1c61136c52c1496f80e6da203b05b.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>7 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Kyffin Simpson, Chip Ganassi Racing driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/881dc472407141ee6bb5caba5bca04ec.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>8 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Sting Ray Robb, Juncos Hollinger Racing driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/347697076e6219156dc6c1588517913b.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>9 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Christian Rasmussen, Ed Carpenter Racing driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/c0916c57c9f38b9d305ad3f5bea04486.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>10 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Rinus Veekay, Juncos Hollinger Racing driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6180f55c9bb22a4a375c992f6c5c8d71.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>11 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Louis Foster, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3d205f2d8952926b20bae584aae7dfff.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>12 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Nolan Siegel, Arrow McLaren driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/a4bd20510225b09ed351fc87e3f003e4.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>13 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Graham Rahal, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/596e1d5b1df3033e5d1501e70769d964.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>14 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1782df4fdef2be0a7ccbfc93b844df04.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>15 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Christian Lundgaard, Arrow McLaren driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6d82f45d6ba141bd825d23bb050f00f6.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>16 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Josef Newgarden, Team Penske driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/98a046a488a39f7d203ccf04dc6d6562.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>17 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/b99088698374ec528c07e597c4c33ffa.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>18 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Pato O&#8217;Ward, Arrow McLaren driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3aac251e0a23651e0289406dd42277ba.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>19 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>David Malukas, Team Penske driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7eece0966ac59d1e8ed1204299c99625.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>20 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Felix Rosenqvist, Meyer Shank Racing driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/51fa2040cac75772476f6e7e2e28eef9.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>21 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Will Power, Andretti Global driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7b568ce5058d845bd64587ffdf717a90.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>22 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Marcus Armstrong, Meyer Shank Racing driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/fa9049c66a9ef48752a0acc7e7674629.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>23 \/ 23<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series drivers for 2026 season<\/p>\n<p>Mick Shumacher, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver in 2026 IndyCar Series<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar schedule 2026<\/p>\n<p>(*-street course; ^-road course; #-oval; all races on Fox, SiriusXM Channel 218; times are start of TV coverage, ET)<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Saturday, March 7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixraceway.com\/spring-oreilly\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Phoenix;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Phoenix<\/a> #, 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Sunday, May 31: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitgp.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Detroit;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Detroit<\/a> *, 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>1 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Alex Palou, driver of the #10 Chip Ganassi Racing during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/881a55b8a30ee9ec9ac122a0cfd291ca.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>1 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Alex Palou, driver of the #10 Chip Ganassi Racing during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/443ec8222dc59b267a5d233b45167e84.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>2 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Graham Rahal, driver of the #15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6f52a8dba983c40b6456233d2d973261.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>3 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Will Power, driver of the #26 Andretti Global during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/28e1da1e826f70c69dacdcea7e7e5bb9.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>4 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Kyffin Simpson, driver of the #8 Chip Ganassi Racing during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/35de0bb315bd80c15c589956e046ab07.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>5 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Romain Grosjean, driver of the #18 Dale Coyne Racing during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3ed6a202e4dda65c66c4f831cc307231.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>6 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Scott McLaughlin, driver of the #3 Team Penske during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/b886af930667158064fa8cc328b6dee6.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>7 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Romain Grosjean, driver of the #18 Dale Coyne Racing during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/35b13be4d736915e9f00edb383a4c187.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>8 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Alexander Rossi, driver of the #20 Ed Carpenter Racing during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/d972f567535ea25b41e1ead18fcf1764.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>9 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Will Power, driver of the #26 Andretti Global during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/f05b98909d9c3f7be3ae430a638742dc.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>10 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the #27 Andretti Global during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/556b9b6e10e88328872b4598b9af21f2.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>11 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Rinus Veekay, driver of the #76 Juncos Hollinger Racing drives during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4537f5751f2f4a662b4d03a6dc6bf8e8.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>12 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Alexander Rossi, driver of the #20 Ed Carpenter Racing during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0017005fb2df052489252d0b838c10aa.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>13 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Christian Rasmussen, driver of the #21 Ed Carpenter Racing drives during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6de3af14552cbb207aef52671748b70d.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>14 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Alex Palou, driver of the #10 Chip Ganassi Racing during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7a9bdcd479efe55a4e42228e7fc7c693.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>15 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Sting Ray Robb, driver of the #77 Juncos Hollinger Racing during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/75474878240a65faea76ac8fcbb44932.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>16 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Louis Foster, driver of the #45 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/50af116233b74ed4ce452edbc8784ac3.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>17 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Will Power, driver of the #26 Andretti Global during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/34b66253db594b0550077cab19c8b7e8.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>18 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Santino Ferrucci, driver of the #14 A.J. Foyt Enterprises during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/d57fd34dfd18d0475fdc10a94e20cc0a.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>19 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Santino Ferrucci, driver of the #14 A.J. Foyt Enterprises drives during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/afacda69f51e359773291029e7ac2e34.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>20 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Alexander Rossi, driver of the #20 Ed Carpenter Racing during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/a045f93242e2c9cf68a7f966eaf6f729.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>21 \/ 21<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar opens 2026 season at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 27: Graham Rahal, driver of the #15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing during practice rounds of the NTT INDYCAR Series Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on February 27, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by David Jensen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Series teams, drivers in 2026<\/p>\n<p>(with team, car number and driver; *-Indianapolis 500 only)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/staff\/71925653007\/zion-brown\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Zion Brown;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Zion Brown<\/a> is IndyStar&#8217;s motorsports reporter. Follow him at <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/z10nbr0wn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:@z10nbr0wn;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">@z10nbr0wn<\/a>. Get IndyStar&#8217;s motor sports coverage sent directly to your inbox with <a href=\"https:\/\/profile.indystar.com\/newsletters\/indystar-motor-sports\/?ipid=NLsignupmotorsports\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:our Motor Sports newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">our Motor Sports newsletter<\/a>. Subscribe to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCkF1ZS5DK6-Y90OBXBPCvtw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:YouTube channel IndyStar TV: IndyCar;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">YouTube channel IndyStar TV: IndyCar<\/a> for a behind-the-scenes look at IndyCar and expert analysis.<\/p>\n<p>This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indystar.com\/story\/sports\/motor\/2026\/03\/01\/indycar-race-leaderboard-live-starting-grid-firestone-st-petersburg-start-time-how-to-watch-fox\/88932645007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:IndyCar leaderboard, starting lineup today St. Peterburg Grand Prix;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">IndyCar leaderboard, starting lineup today St. Peterburg Grand Prix<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The IndyCar Series season rolls off the starting line today with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":174108,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[79537,81759,82114,79530,79539,78863,15067,16091,79535,72187,81085,80152,79532,202,204,203,199,201,200,79534],"class_list":{"0":"post-174107","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-st-petersburg","8":"tag-alex-palou","9":"tag-andretti-global","10":"tag-dale-coyne-racing","11":"tag-david-malukas","12":"tag-dennis-hauger","13":"tag-firestone-grand-prix","14":"tag-fox","15":"tag-indycar-series","16":"tag-marcus-armstrong","17":"tag-marcus-ericsson","18":"tag-mick-schumacher","19":"tag-scott-dixon","20":"tag-scott-mclaughlin","21":"tag-st-pete","22":"tag-st-pete-headlines","23":"tag-st-pete-news","24":"tag-st-petersburg","25":"tag-st-petersburg-headlines","26":"tag-st-petersburg-news","27":"tag-will-power"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/174107","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=174107"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/174107\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/174108"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=174107"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=174107"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=174107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}