The 2026 IndyCar Series season begins in its traditional location, on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, for a 100-lap race on the 1.8-mile, 14-turn circuit. Alex Palou is seeking his fourth consecutive drivers’ championship and second straight win at St. Pete. This year’s schedule includes 18 races, 6 each on road courses, temporary street courses and ovals.
When does the IndyCar Series race in St. Petersburg? When is the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg?
(All times ET; all IndyCar sessions are on IndyCar Live, IndyCar Radio and Sirius XM Channel 218)
When does IndyCar race at St. Petersburg? IndyCar Series schedule at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Friday, Feb. 27
Saturday, Feb. 28
Sunday, March 1
IndyCar predictions for St. Petersburg from IndyStar’s Zion Brown
Where can I watch the IndyCar race at St. Petersburg? How to watch Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg?
TV: Coverage begins at noon ET, Sunday, March 1, 2026, on Fox. Green flag is scheduled for 12:29 p.m. Will Buxton is the play-by-play voice, with analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell. Kevin Lee and Jack Harvey are the pit reporters.
Who is leading IndyCar? 2025 IndyCar results
Alex Palou won his third consecutive series championship in 2025 with 8 wins in 17 races. He has won four of the past five drivers’ titles.
Who won at St. Petersburg in 2025? 2025 IndyCar results at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg?
Alex Palou beat Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Scott Dixon to finish line by 2+ seconds, with Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden completing the podium.
How can I stream the IndyCar race at St. Petersburg? How can I stream the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg?
FoxSports.com, Fox Sports app
Watch IndyCar action on Fubo
How can I listen to IndyCar race at St. Petersburg?
IndyCar Nation is on SiriusXM Channel 218, IndyCar Live and the IndyCar Radio Network (check affiliates for each race)
Will it rain during the IndyCar race Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg? St. Petersburg weather forecast for IndyCar race
IndyCar push-to-pass, tire allocation for Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Who will win the IndyCar race at St. Petersburg? IndyCar favorite, betting odds at St. Petersburg
IndyCar schedule 2026
(*-street course; ^-road course; #-oval; all races on Fox, SiriusXM Channel 218; times are start of TV coverage, ET)
IndyCar Series teams, drivers in 2026
(with team, car number and driver; *-Indianapolis 500 only)
Zion Brown is IndyStar’s motorsports reporter. Follow him at @z10nbr0wn. Get IndyStar’s motor sports coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Motor Sports newsletter.
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