Trending Now - Indy 500 Qualifying Delayed to Sunday With New Format

WHO:

Fox News - IndyCar, Scott Dixon, Robert Swartzman, Doug Boles, Alex Palou, Jacob Abel, Katherine Legge

Motorsport.com - IndyCar, Prema Racing

WHAT:

Fox News - The first day of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 was canceled due to rain.

Motorsport.com - The entire qualifying session for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 has been postponed to Sunday.

Motorsport.com - The qualifying format has been altered; every car will now get one attempt at a four-lap qualifying run.

Motorsport.com - The fastest 12 cars will transfer to the Top 12 round, with a chance to advance to the Firestone Fast Six for pole position.

WHERE:

Fox News - Indianapolis Motor Speedway

WHEN:

Motorsport.com - Qualifying practice will begin at 9:30am EST on Sunday.

Motorsport.com - Full qualifying for all cars will start at 12:00pm EST on Sunday.

Motorsport.com - Top 12 qualifying coverage begins at 4:00pm EST on Sunday, with the session starting at 4:30pm EST.

Motorsport.com - Fast 6 qualifying for pole will take place at 6:00pm EST on Sunday.

WHY:

Fox News - Rain led to the cancellation of the first day of qualifying.

Motorsport.com - The decision to alter the qualifying format was made due to the absence of bumping in the field.

HOW:

Fox News - The qualifying procedure was altered to revert to the normal top 12 and then Fast Six format.

Motorsport.com - Coverage of the qualifying sessions will be split between FOX Sports 2 and FOX, with streaming available on FOX One.

(UPDATED May 16, 2026 23:13 UTC)

The first day of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 has been canceled due to rain, leading to the entire qualifying session being postponed to Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The qualifying format has been altered so that every car will now have one attempt at a four-lap qualifying run, with the fastest 12 cars advancing to the Top 12 round for a chance at the Firestone Fast Six for pole position. Qualifying practice will begin at 9:30 AM EST on Sunday, with full qualifying starting at noon and coverage of the Top 12 qualifying beginning at 4 PM, followed by the Fast Six qualifying for pole at 6 PM.