Two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden starts the 2026 race from the middle of Row 8 after a 230.165 mph 4-lap qualifying run on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.
Newgarden won the race in ’23 and ’24, but his attempt to become the first driver to win three consecutive Indy 500s failed largely because his car was withdrawn from qualifying because of an improper attenuator adjustment. He started the race 32nd and finished 22nd.
2026 Indy 500 starting grid
Here is a printable version of the Indy 500 starting lineup.
How many times has Josef Newgarden won the Indy 500?
Josef Newgarden Indy 500 results, winnings
*-Race record
Josef Newgarden, Team Penske − IndyCar driver profile
What happened to Josef Newgarden in the 2025 Indy 500?
The car of Josef Newgarden, who was vying for an unprecedented third straight Indianapolis 500 wins, failed technical inspection because of an improperly adjusted attenuator. He started the race 32nd and finished 22nd.
When is the 2026 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 takes place Sunday, May 24, 2026.
What is the 2026 Indy 500 start time?
The green flag for the 200-lap race is scheduled to drop at 12:45 p.m. ET.
2026 Indianapolis 500 rookies
These drivers are in the race for the first time:
What channel is the Indianapolis 500 on? How can I watch the Indy 500?
TV: Fox. Will Buxton is the play-by-play voice, with analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell.
How can I listen to, stream 2026 Indy 500?
IndyCar Nation is on SiriusXM Channel 218, IndyCar Live and the IndyCar Radio Network (check affiliates for each race)
Indy 500 tickets
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Who is leading IndyCar? 2026 IndyCar results
Alex Palou (three), Christian Lundgaard, Josef Newgarden and Kyle Kirkwood have won races.
IndyCar schedule 2026
(*-street course; ^-road course; #-oval; all races on Fox, SiriusXM Channel 218; times are start of TV coverage, ET)
Indy 500 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.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Get to know Josef Newgarden, Team Penske driver for the 2026 Indy 500
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