The 2026 Indy 500 set a new all-time record with 70 lead changes, breaking the previous record of 68 set in 2013 Felix Rosenqvist overtook David Malukas in the final lap for the closest win in the race’s history.
Alex Palou has been docked five points and Ganassi team fined $10K for what INDYCAR officiating determined an unintentional modification when assembling the front wing. It violated the rule that says the front wing can't measure less than 8.3 inches when set at any angle.