Louis Foster wins the pole position for the IndyCar Series race in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Christian Lundgaard is also on the front row for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham, a 90-lap race on the 12-turn, 2.19-mile layout.
Many drivers crash while testing the limits on a new course.
Alexander Rossi, Christian Rasmussen and Marcus Armstrong face 6-place grid penalties for excessive engine changes.
Who won pole position for the IndyCar race at Markham? IndyCar starting grid for Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham?
(*-drivers moved back 6 places on starting grid for excessive engine changes)
When does the IndyCar Series race in Canada? IndyCar Series schedule for Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham
(All times ET; all IndyCar sessions are on IndyCar Live, IndyCar Radio and Sirius XM Channel 218)
Sunday, Aug. 16
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IndyCar TV schedule this weekend: How to watch the race at Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham?
TV: Coverage begins at noon ET, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, on Fox. Green flag is scheduled for 12:22 p.m. Will Buxton is the play-by-play voice, with analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell. Georgia Henneberry, Kevin Lee and Jack Harvey are the pit reporters.
Predictions for the IndyCar race at Markham from IndyStar’s Zion Brown
How much are Markham tickets? How much are tickets for the IndyCar race in Canada?
IndyCar tickets for Markham, Ontario
Who won the IndyCar race at Markham, Ontario, in 2025?
This is the first race in Markham, Ontario. This race used to be run on the streets of Toronto. Pato O’Ward won last year.
Who is leading IndyCar? 2026 IndyCar points, standings, results
Alex Palou has won six races, and Josef Newgarden and Christian Lundgaard two each. Kyle Kirkwood, Felix Rosenqvist and Pato O’Ward each have one win. (Points are for full-season entrants)
How can I stream the IndyCar race at Markham, Ontario? How to stream the Canada IndyCar race?
FoxSports.com, Fox Sports app
Watch IndyCar action on Fubo
How can I listen to IndyCar race in Canada?
IndyCar Nation is on SiriusXM Channel 218, IndyCar Live and the IndyCar Radio Network (check affiliates for each race). Mark Jaynes is the anchor, with driver analyst Davey Hamilton.
Will it rain during the IndyCar race at Markham, Ontario? Weather Markham, Canada, forecast for IndyCar race
IndyCar schedule 2026; when is the Washington DC IndyCar race?
(*-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)
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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