Indianapolis Grand Prix Race 1

May 8 |Indianapolis, Indiana

May 08 2026 •

Race 1 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT By Firestone Grand Prix Of Indianapolis

Relive the top moments from a wet and wild Race 1 as INDY NXT by Firestone kicked off its doubleheader weekend on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

Fan Resources

Schedule

Friday, May 8

8:00AM ET

FS2

INDY NXT - Practice

Highlights

Results

12:00PM ET

Fox One

INDY NXT - Qualifying

Highlights

Results

4:00PM ET

FS2

INDY NXT - Race 1

Highlights

Results

Saturday, May 9

2:30PM ET

FS1

INDY NXT - Race 2

Highlights

Results

Track Details

IMS Road Course

35 Laps 85.37 Miles

Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Road Course)

Official Track Map

The 2.439-mile, 14-turn road course incorporates portions of Turns 1 and 2 and the frontstraight of the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and the remainder of the circuit is within the infield, allowing for great spectator viewing.

Event News

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Enzo Fittipaldi Returns Legendary Name To IMS Winner’s Circle

Enzo Fittipaldi (photo) joined his grandfather Emerson Fittipaldi and cousin Christian Fittipaldi as race winners at IMS.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alessandro de Tullio, Max Taylor Capture Indy Doubleheader Poles

Alessandro de Tullio earned his fourth consecutive pole in INDY NXT by Firestone this season for Race 1 before Max Taylor ended his streak by taking the top spot for Race 2.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Max Taylor Climbs to Top Late in Opening Practice at Indy

The Andretti Global driver (photo) hopes to continue the team's winning streak on the IMS road course.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Can Nikita Johnson Pull Away or Will Parity Reign in IMS Twinbill?

The Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR driver (above) leads the INDYCAR development series with two wins in the first four races of the season.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Open Book of Ganassi’s Stars Sharpens Edge for Bryce Aron

The Illinois driver (photo) looks to deliver Chip Ganassi Racing its first victory in the INDYCAR development series.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

INDYCAR Expands Global Broadcast Presence for 2026

The exciting action of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will be televised in more than 200 countries and territories in 2026.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

FOX Sports, INDYCAR Announce 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone TV Schedule

All INDY NXT races will be shown on live television for the second consecutive year with a series-record 17 races on live TV in 2026, on FS1 and FS2.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Sebastian Murray Leads Andretti Power Play in Griffis Test at IMS

The Scottish driver (photo), who lives in Dubai, is joining Andretti Global in 2026 after racing in the INDYCAR development series as a rookie in 2025.

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INDYCAR.com

Editorial Staff

INDYCAR Announces 17-Race 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Schedule

The INDYCAR development series schedule grows to the same number of races as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2026.

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Race 2 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT By Firestone Grand Prix Of Indianapolis

Relive the best moments from Race 2 of the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Indianapolis doubleheader from the IMS road course.

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Ka-CHOW! Tymek Kucharczyk Wins First INDY NXT Race

Tymek Kucharczyk made a bold move for the lead on the opening lap and never looked back, scoring his first career INDY NXT by Firestone victory in Race 2 of the Grand Prix of Indianapolis at the IMS road course.

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Wet Weather Thriller! Enzo Fittipaldi Earns Epic First Win

Rookie Enzo Fittipaldi outlasts Lochie Hughes in wet conditions for his first INDY NXT by Firestone victory in Race 1 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Race 1 Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT By Firestone Grand Prix Of Indianapolis

Relive the top moments from a wet and wild Race 1 as INDY NXT by Firestone kicked off its doubleheader weekend on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Qualifying Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT By Firestone Grand Prix Of Indianapolis

Check out full highlights from INDY NXT by Firestone qualifying for the Grand Prix of Indianapolis doubleheader at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

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Practice Highlights: 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Indianapolis

The top moments from practice ahead of an INDY NXT by Firestone doubleheader weekend on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

Previous Winners

2026

Enzo Fittipaldi

(R1)

2026

Tymek Kucharczyk

(R2)

2025

Lochie Hughes

(R1)

2025

Dennis Hauger

(R2)

2024

Jacob Abel

(R1)

2024

Louis Foster

(R2)

2023

Matteo

Nannini

2023

Hunter

McElrea

2022

Danial Frost

(R1)

2022

Linus Lundqvist

(R2)

2021

Linus Lundqvist

(R1)

2021

David Malukas

(R2)

2019

Robert Megennis

(R1)

2019

Rinus VeeKay

(R2)

2018

Colton

Herta

2017

Nico

Jamin

2017

Kyle

Kaiser

2016

Ed

Jones

2016

Dean

Stoneman

2015

Jack

Harvey

2015

Sean

Rayhall

2014

Matthew

Brabham

2014

Luiz

Razia