Scott McLaughlin starts the 2026 Indianapolis 500 from the outside of Row 3 after a 230.577-mph 4-lap qualifying run on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.
McLaughin wrecked on the parade lap in 2025, finishing 30th after post-race penalties sent three other cars to the back of the order. He won the pole in 2024.
2026 Indy 500 starting grid
Here is a printable version of the Indy 500 starting lineup.
Has Scott McLaughlin won the Indy 500?
Scott McLaughlin Indy 500 results, winnings
Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske − Indy 500 driver profile
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
Buy Indy 500 tickets on StubHub
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 Scott McLaughlin, Team Penske driver for the 2026 Indy 500
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