Photos: Drivers take to the track for Indianapolis 500 practice after qualifying weekend
Updated May 18, 2026, 3:32 p.m. ET
A.J. Foyt Enterprises driver Santino Ferrucci (14) sits down into his car Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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IndyCars leave the pits Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Ed Carpenter Racing driver Alexander Rossi (20) climbs out of his car following a crash in the second turn Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Edwin Locke/For IndyStarThe car of Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) is lifted into the teamās garage Monday, May 18, 2026, after a crash during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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IndyCars drive down the front stretch Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Ed Carpenter Racing driver Alexander Rossi (20), Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) and Dale Coyne Racing driver Romain Grosjean (18) are involved in a crash in the second turn Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Edwin Locke/For IndyStarTeam Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) leads a group of cars into turn three Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Edwin Locke/For IndyStarTeam Penske driver Scott McLaughlinās (3) car is towed through Gasoline Alley after practice was delayed early for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, May 18, 2026.
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A weather advisory is issued Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Grace Hollars/IndyStarRacing fans leave the stadium on Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Cara Penquite/IndyStarFans watch Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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IndyCars line up on the front stretch Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Ed Carpenter Racing driver Alexander Rossi (20), Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) and Dale Coyne Racing driver Romain Grosjean (18) are involved in a crash in the second turn Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Parts of Ed Carpenter Racing driver Alexander Rossiās (20) car sit in a pile by his garage following a crash Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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IndyCars drive down the front stretch Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Grace Hollars/IndyStarRebecca Lomax poses with a large poster of HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing driver Katherine Legge (11) on Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. āGirl power, am I right?ā Lomax said.
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Ed Carpenter Racing driver Alexander Rossi (20), Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) and Dale Coyne Racing driver Romain Grosjean (18) are involved in a crash in the second turn Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) talks after leaving the hospital Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) practices with Team Penske driver David Malukas (12) on Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Grace Hollars/IndyStarDrivers head down the front stretch Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Dale Coyne Racing driver Romain Grosjean (18) talks in front of the hospital following a crash Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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A weather advisory encourages fans to take shelter Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Drivers move down the back straight Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Edwin Locke/For IndyStarThe car of Ed Carpenter Racing driver Alexander Rossi (20) is lifted into the teamās garage Monday, May 18, 2026, after a crash during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Team Penske driver David Malukas (12), Ed Carpenter Racing driver Alexander Rossi (20) and Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) pose with a photograph Monday, May 18, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Edwin Locke/For IndyStarRahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (75) prepares to sit into his car Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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IndyCars come down the front stretch Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Barry Wanser sits in Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) pit box Monday, May 18, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Ed Carpenter Racing driver Alexander Rossiās (20) car is towed to the garage following a crash Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Bob Goshert/For IndyStarJuncos Hollinger Racing driver Rinus Veekay (76) and Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian driver Helio Castroneves (06) talk and walk Monday, May 18, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Mykal McEldowney/IndyStarEd Carpenter Racing driver Alexander Rossi (20) puts his helmet on Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Mykal McEldowney/IndyStarA.J. Foyt Enterprises driver Santino Ferrucci (14) looks out at the track Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) looks out from his pit box Monday, May 18, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Bob Goshert/For IndyStarThe crew of HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing driver Katherine Legge (11) pulls her car into pit lane Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Ed Carpenter Racing driver Ed Carpenter (33) drives with a pack of cars Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian driver Felix Rosenqvist (60) and Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood (27) talk Monday, May 18, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Bob Goshert/For IndyStarChip Ganassi Racing driver Kyffin Simpson (8) looks into the stands Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Mykal McEldowney/IndyStarA.J. Foyt Enterprises driver Santino Ferrucci (14) and Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) speak Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Dale Coyne Racing driver Dennis Hauger (19) runs to participate in the driver photo on the Yard of Bricks on Monday, May 18, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Bob Goshert/For IndyStarEd Carpenter Racing driver Ed Carpenter (33) prepares Monday, May 18, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Mykal McEldowney/IndyStarA.J. Foyt Enterprises driver Santino Ferrucci (14) sits down into his car Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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IndyCars drive down the front stretch Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Grace Hollars/IndyStarArrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) and Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian driver Felix Rosenqvist (60) speak Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Mykal McEldowney/IndyStarMeyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian driver Felix Rosenqvist (60) walks pit lane Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Mykal McEldowney/IndyStarChip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) makes his way to his pit box Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Mykal McEldowney/IndyStarEd Carpenter Racing driver Alexander Rossi (20) sits down into his car Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) and Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) talk Monday, May 18, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Bob Goshert/For IndyStarThe crew for Ed Carpenter Racing driver Christian Rasmussen (21) prepares his car Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Drivers pose with the Borg Warner trophy Monday, May 18, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Previous Indianapolis 500 winners pose with the Borg Warner trophy Monday, May 18, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Edwin Locke/For IndyStarThe car of Ed Carpenter Racing driver Alexander Rossi (20) is lifted into the teamās garage Monday, May 18, 2026, after a crash during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Drivers pose with the Borg Warner trophy Monday, May 18, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (3) and Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) talk Monday, May 18, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) takes photographs with fans Monday, May 18, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Bob Goshert/For IndyStarChip Ganassi Racing driver Kyffin Simpson (8) leads a group of cars into turn three Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Edwin Locke/For IndyStarRahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (75) drives into turn three Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Edwin Locke/For IndyStarTeam Penske driver David Malukas (12) drives into turn three Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Edwin Locke/For IndyStarMeyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian driver Felix Rosenqvist (60) drives into turn three Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Edwin Locke/For IndyStarRahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Graham Rahal (15) heads into turn three Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) car is towed to the garage following a crash Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) leaves the hospital following a crash Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Arrow McLaren driver Pato O'Ward (5) leaves the hospital area Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Parts of Ed Carpenter Racing driver Alexander Rossiās (20) car sit in a pile by his garage following a crash Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Bob Goshert/For IndyStarClayton Thomas, left, and William Pickering watch as people start leaving the stands due to weather conditions on Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Cara Penquite/IndyStarRacing fans start opening umbrellas as they leave the stadium on Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Cara Penquite/IndyStarThe clouds darken over the stadium on Monday, May 18, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Cara Penquite/IndyStarCrew members tow Chip Ganassi Racing driver Kyffin Simpsonās (8) car back to the garage after severe weather cancelled practice Monday, May 18, 2026 for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Von Smith/IndyStarCrew members tow Dreyer and Reinbold Racing driver Jack Harveyās (24) car back to the garage after practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was canceled by severe weather on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Von Smith/IndyStarPractice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ended early due to severe thunderstorms on Monday, May 18, 2026.
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