2026 Indy 500 live updates: Alex Palou leading; Katherine Legge out
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Key Points:
- The 110th running of the Indy 500 is set to begin today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway despite gloomy weather, with the race scheduled to start at 12:45 p.m. ET.
- Four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou will start from the pole position, aiming for his second consecutive Indy 500 victory after winning the past three titles.
- Notable drivers include two-time Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden, who has been fastest in practice, and Pato O’Ward and Alexander Rossi, both starting in backup cars following a crash in practice.
- Katherine Legge aims to become the first woman to race both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, planning to head to Charlotte Motor Speedway after the race.
- The event will feature a tribute to NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and include WNBA star Caitlin Clark as the grand marshal for the prerace ceremonies.