Sonsio Grand Prix2026: Date, Start Time, Location, How To Watch, Past Champions

The Sonsio Grand Prix 2026 is a highlight event during the famous “Month of May” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It kicks off the IndyCar Series action on the challenging IMS road course ahead of the Indianapolis 500.

When is the Sonsio Grand Prix2026?

Practice & Qualifying: Friday, May 8, 2026

Race Day: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Where is the Sonsio Grand Prix2026?

The race will be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) on the road course in Indianapolis, Indiana.

This is part of the famous “Month of May” at the Brickyard, leading up to the Indianapolis 500.

How to Watch the Sonsio Grand Prix2026?

TV Broadcast: NBC (expected for the main race on May 9)

Streaming: Peacock (NBC’s streaming service)

Radio: IndyCar Radio Network (SiriusXM and local stations)

Circuit Details: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course

Key Specifications

Length: 2.439 miles (3.925 km)

Turns: 14

Direction: Clockwise

Race Distance: 85 laps (207.315 miles / 333.641 km)

Surface: Asphalt with a section of the famous Yard of Bricks on the front straight

Sonsio Grand Prix2026 Schedule

All times are Eastern Time (ET).

Friday, May 8 – Practice & Qualifying

Day7:30 AM – 7:00 PM: Gates Open

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM: Indy NXT Practice 1

9:05 AM – 10:25 AM: NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice 1

10:45 AM – 11:05 AM: USF2000 Qualifications

11:20 AM – 11:40 AM: USF Pro 2000 Qualifications

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: NTT INDYCAR SERIES Autograph Session

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Indy NXT Qualifications

1:05 PM – 2:25 PM: NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice 2

2:45 PM – 3:25 PM: USF2000 Race 1

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Indy NXT Race 1

5:35 PM – 6:55 PM: NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifications

Saturday, May 9 – Race Day

Warm-up: Morning (time TBA)

Sonsio Grand Prix Race: Afternoon (expected around 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET)

Race Distance: 85 laps (207.3 miles)

Past Champions (Sonsio Grand Prix / INDYCAR Road Course at IMS)

Here are the recent winners of the Grand Prix on the IMS road course:

2025: Alex Palou

2024: Scott Dixon

2023: Scott Dixon

2022: Josef Newgarden

2021: Colton Herta

2019: Simon Pagenaud

2018: Will Power

2017: Simon Pagenaud

2016: Simon Pagenaud

Note: The event was not held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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